Devotions For Lent – Day 32

Tell Yourself

“You shall not be intimidated by anyone, for the judgment is God’s.”
(Deuteronomy 1:17)

Read Romans 5:12-21.

Getting to the altar was not an easy journey for this woman, but she got there. I imagine the angels high-fives each other.

Months later, she gave her testimony in church. Standing joyfully, where before she was afraid to enter, she said, “Judgment belongs to God, and, in Christ, He has declared you and me not guilty. Before you tell anyone about the love of God, before you proclaim to the world what you have learned about Jesus, tell yourself that He has forgiven you — of all your sins. There is a huge difference between knowing and feeling. I do not always feel forgiven, but I trust His Word and His Word tells me it is so.”

Today, think or write: “Sin is sin. Paid is paid. Forgiven is forgiven. I am not worthy, but I am wanted!”

Prayer Starter:
Jesus, when I forget, speak to my heart Your words of . . .