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February 21, 2009
VERSE:
Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you
compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who
wait for him!
-- Isaiah 30:18
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Isaiah+30:18
THOUGHT:
God is slow to exercise his justice when that justice demands
his people's punishment. "Gracious and slow to anger" is a phrase
repeatedly used to describe God in the Old Testament. God longs to
be gracious and bless his people. He extends time for us to repent
and turn to him. In Jesus, God even gives us his own Son as the
atoning sacrifice for our sins. Let's hear the heart of God and
respond by turning our lives and our hearts to the God who longs
for us.
PRAYER:
Almighty God and Abba Father, how can I ever thank you for your
love and mercy demonstrated in the sacrifice of your Son for my
sin. Please forgive me for those times that I have not
intentionally and wholeheartedly shown my appreciation for your
grace in the way I live my life. Please perfect me by your Spirit
just as you have forgiven me and cleansed me by your grace. In
Jesus' name. Amen.
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