Today’s Scripture: Ezra 10:2 NLT Tyndale: Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, a descendant of Elam, said to Ezra, “We confess that we have been unfaithful to our God, for we have married these pagan women of the land. But there is hope for Israel in spite of this.
I am thankful to have hope in spite of my unfaithfulness. God is my hope. Everywhere I turn it is clear that the first step of hope, joy and faithfulness is TO FALL TO MY KNEES WITH MY HANDS LIFTED TO THE LORD MY GOD.
In Ezra 9:5 Ezra says he did this very thing and then he prayed, “O my God, I am utterly ashamed; I blush to lift up my face to you. For our sins are piled higher than our heads, and our guilt has reached to the heavens.”
Have you ever felt too utterly ashamed to approach God? We have hope in spite of our sins because of the grace of God.
Whether looking forward, looking back or living now there is no sweeter place than falling to our knees before our God. We find hope, joy, love and forgiveness there, even when we have been unfaithful.
Do you find hope on your knees too?
Today’s Prayer: Father God, I do fall on my knees and lift my hands to You. Thank You for Your unfailing love and for Your promise to never abandon us. I confess my sins and my unfaithfulness to You and hope to do what You command. Strengthen this weak vessel. You are my strength, my hope, my God.
Amen
Tom Raines Jr
Affirmations of God
In spite of my being unfaithful, there is hope for me because of the grace of my faithful God
Amen Francois!! I too am soooo thankful for the faithfulness of our loving God. Thank you Francois for joining us here and commenting. Blessings and hope!