“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
(Ephesians 2:8-9 NKJ)
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
(2 Corinthians 5:21 NKJ)
I was looking through songs last night. I kept being drawn to the old time hymns. I was raised on the old time hymns. I love them all but especially Blessed Assurance:
“Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Blessed Assurance by Fanny Crosby
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God.
Born of his Spirit, washed in His blood.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine.”
Amen! Jesus is mine! He loves me. He loves you too.
“Heir of salvation, purchase of God.” I was bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus. Jesus paid the price for my life. He died on the cross for us. He paid the ultimate price for our lives. He paid for us so we can spend eternity in heaven.
“Washed in his blood.” Once we repent, our sins are washed away. They are under the blood. We are forgiven.
Are you forgiven? Do you want to be? Here’s a prayer for you:
“Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died for my sin and that you raised Him to life. I want to trust Him as my Savior and follow Him as Lord, from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.”
If that’s too long, just talk to Jesus. He is listening. Just ask Him to forgive you. He will you know. He’s waiting for you to make the first move. It has to be your choice. He will never force you. He loves you too much for that.
Have a great day everyone.
Kathy Keller
Writer and Prayer warrior with Answers2Prayer Ministries
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