Isaiah 55:5-7 (NET) Seek the LORD while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby! The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the LORD, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.
What does this teach me about God?
· The Lord God Almighty is available to any who would seek him
· The Lord is nearby; as close as our next whispered prayer
· God will not tolerate sin in any amount or to any degree
· God is merciful
· God will freely forgive
What does this teach me about my response to what I know about God?
· I can go to him in prayer at any time; I can go to him in prayer now
· I can ask forgiveness for anything past or present in which I have knowingly done wrong or even unknowingly fallen short of what is right
· Once I’ve asked forgiveness, I can’t keep doing the same old things over and over again; I must put away the old lifestyles and even the old taunts of my heart’s intent
· I have the reassurance that my gracious Heavenly Father will have mercy on me and he will forgive me
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you for granting us the privilege of coming to you in prayer. Thank you for your mercy. Thank you for the reassurance that we are forgiven.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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