Instructions

These are short devotional thoughts to accompany a daily Bible reading. The readings are arranged for a chronological reading of the scriptures. I am reading the Today's New International Version. However, it should work with any version. It is my prayer that it will encourage reading of God's word, and inculcating the teachings into daily living. May His richest blessings be with you!

Monday, May 7, 2012

May 7


   
Psalm 25, 29, 33, 36, 39
"My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought, my sin, not in part but the whole, is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Oh, my soul!" The words of this hymn come thundering through as I read today's selection. My sin is great, but not nearly so great as His grace! There is hardly a day that goes by that doesn't find me praising the Lord for His forgiveness and reconciliation. And, then to top it off, He has placed me in His kingdom where I can enjoy all the freedom heaven can offer! My life in Christ so far surpasses any joy or happiness I did, or could have, ever experienced outside of Him. I didn't understand that before I was saved. Instead of looking to biblical examples, like David, I only saw the misguided examples of some Christians who had not yet embraced the freedom and joy of the Lord that comes through His experiential grace. I now know, and live joyfully, in that grace. Praise the Lord!

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