(Actually this is December 1st's post, but only got to publish it now)
Scripture: When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom. But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:20-23
Observation: Too many times we give into sin without realizing the full repercussions of our actions. They say that hindsight is 20/20 and all too true that is. We look back in shame realizing that what we have done will only cause bad things. However, now that we have given our lives to Christ, we can do things that, when we look back, will only cause great joy and happiness. We can begin to live shameless lives taking solice in the fact that what we do, is in the will of our Great Lord.
Application: It is true that God's gift of eternal life is a free one however, I know that I must live my life free of sin. I must strive to be more like Jesus and give up my rights for the glory of God. God gave his only son so that I may have eternal life. That is a sacrfice I hold closer to my heart than any other. I can do my best to not let that sacrifice fall in vain by living my life the way God has decided.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father...I thank you for the wonderful sacrifice you made for me the day Jesus died on the cross. I ask that you take my hand and lead me in everything that comes my way on this earth. I give my heart and my body to you Lord so that you may let me take pride in the fact that I am serving you Lord and not serving myself to the temptation of sin. Amen.
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