Without blemish

We are part of a crooked generation.
All we know is coal; yet. sometimes we are amazed by grace that shines like a diamond.

A work of God!

We hear the words of Paul as he considered his potential beheading: "Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. "


We hear the words of Jesus: "Forgive them Father."


 We cannot fathom the love that spoke such words.  Surely, this must be God at work.


We are called to join that work.  We are told to do all things "without grumbling," but we find ourselves grumbling all the time.  We are not joined in singularity of mind.  We do not place others above ourselves.  It's just not natural.


It is not natural, to love as God would have us love.  Yet we go to God, sinful by nature and unclean.  He pours Himself out, forgives, cleanses.  He clothes us in His righteousness, and His miraculous love covers us.









Heavenly Father, 
Forgive us Lord, and clothe us with Your holiness.  Fill us with Your love that feels so unnatural, that we may be healed, and that we may pour your love into the lives of those around us.  We are bold to ask for this miracle only in the name of Jesus. Amen




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