Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

(Joshua 1:9 ESV)

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and hope.

(Jeremiah 29:11 ESV)

I was thinking last night as I drove home from church, trying to look out my dirty windshield, how things change. My windshield is dirty because I need new blades. 

I remember many years ago we had gas stations. Now we have convenience stores. Gas stations had attendants who pumped your gas, checked the oil, aired the tires up, and, yes, washed the windshield. We don’t have that anymore. Some convenience store employees barely acknowledge you as you pay for your gas before you can pump it yourself. 

But one thing never changes. That’s Jesus. 

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8 ESV) He never changes no matter what. He loves us like no one else can. He forgives us when we mess up. 

Yes, I  said when. Not if. There is no doubt we will mess up. But if you repent and ask His forgiveness,  he is faithful to forgive us and forget it. Could you do that? We tend to hold grudges, Jesus doesn’t. So the next time you mess up, repent, knowing you are forgiven. And that Jesus washed that sin away and forgot all about it. 

Have a great day, everyone. 

Kathy Keller
Writer and Prayer warrior with Answers2Prayer Ministries
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