There is no condemnation
for those who are
in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8. 1
Jesus came
not to condemn us
but to set us free.
Satan wants us to believe
that nothing can save us now.
We are stuck.
We are no good.
But Jesus came,
not for judgement,
but compassion and
forgiveness,
even when undeserving.
But oh, so beloved.
Even now.
Lord, have mercy.
Indeed, He has.
If then we are not condemned,
but loved fully by Him,
how does that transform
how we live,
how we love,
and how we respond to others?
We need not judge others,
but forgive, love,
and see them differently,
just as we have been forgiven,
loved, and embraced by Jesus.
O LORD,
Thank You for coming to save us
and for loving us that much.
Release us from our shortcomings,
our sins,
even from what others
think of us.
Help us to realize that
forgiveness is the deepest
form of love.
You showed us that
by Your life.
We are Your beloved.
Help us to abide in You,
fully loved,
fully shielded,
free to love others right to You.
Fill us with Your compassion,
grace and love
in all that we encounter today.
Find us following You.