Week of 6/22/2017 entry from Bible Promises for You Men’s Group: Forgiveness of God
Scripture: Romans 8:1-2
There's now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
Thought: By living for Christ we are set free from the law of sin and death. Laws can't forgive sins, they still happen. Punishment under the law does not forgive sins, Jesus forgave with his life... if you live with his spirit and seek Him and live by his laws.
Application: First, seek to eliminate sin. Second, seek forgiveness and guidance from God when we fail. Seek it with truthful intentions to eradicate it in our lives.
Response: Father, I fail you yet you receive me. Help me to see what is wrong in your eyes and change my ways.
Looking back Today (2025): Reading Romans 8 again today one item struck me. In verse 6 we are reminded that “the mind controlled by the spirit is life and peace.” Living life with peace is much more satisfying than going to battle with turmoil each day. This reminds me of the wisdom that my wife Renae so often shares… let go and let God. When I consider all the situations that would be so much easier if I just let go it is humbling. Every situation is a choice and we are reminded to choose wisely. The best choice I can make is to choose God each morning with a simple prayer before I get out of bed. So my 2025 Response would be as follows. Father, I ask you to send your Spirit to my mind each morning to guide me in the choices I make each day. Let me reflect on my choices at the end of each day and seek your guidance where my choices were not those of your Spirit.
https://www.bible.com/bible/113/ROM.8.1-2
Wouldn't start my day without thanking Jesus. Makes the day beautiful for me, and all around me.
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