20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, (Ephesians 3:20 ESV) When we think about how we want Christ to change our lives we are looking at what He can do FOR us. However,...
Removed
12 as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:12 ESV) When we sin there is a guilt that we feel that may go well beyond the act of attrition and humbling of ourselves before God, asking for forgiveness. This is...
The Riches of His Grace
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (Ephesians 1:7 ESV) Do we ever really stop down for a moment and consider the riches of God’s grace? This should require a bit of contemplation in regard to our lives. Are we living...
Quiet Waters
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. (Psalm 23:2) God provides for us times where we are, metaphorically, lead beside quiet waters. He provides sometimes periods, more often moments where life slows down and we can sit quietly. It is in these quiet...
Put it On
24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:24 ESV) I have found over time that this putting on of the new self is not a one time event. In fact, I have realized that I have to put it on...