Devotions For Lent – Day 12

Just As I Am

“There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.”
(Romans 8:1)

Read Psalm 25:1-10.

I watched her closely. She had not moved from where she was standing. She was paralyzed by fear but even more by guilt. It was at that moment, she remembered a hymn often sung in our church.

“Just as I am, without one plea — But that Thy blood was shed for me.
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am Thy love unknown — Has broken every barrier down.
And to be Thine, yea Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

The words of that hymn would not let her go. The barriers in her heart were beginning to crumble. You come to Jesus empty-handed but His love fills you to overflowing. Think or write about the sins you may need to take to Jesus today. Next to each one, write one way that He shows His love to you.

Prayer Starter:
Dear Jesus, thank You for removing every barrier, especially . . .