The 180° Turn
Dear Papa, There are times I don’t think I can come before You. I become a total wreck when I know I messed up big time. Am I really worthy of the price that was paid by Your Son? How can You still look at me with soo much love in Your eyes? My heart knows You’re calling and drawing me but my mind keeps condemning me. There are moments I feel like I can never be restored and our relationship is broken forever. It’s super easy to believe this. After all, if I was a judge, I wouldn’t forgive myself. Oh how grateful I am to You that I’m not! You are!! Your love keeps pursuing me! You do not look at me as a hopeless case. You’re the One who leaves the ninety-nine for the one…me! All You desire is that I come to You just as I am. Repentance is not only about being ‘sorry’ but it’s about totally depending on Jesus and having a deep understanding of who He is. He paid the price for me to be reconciled to You. His blood is more than able to cleanse me. I need to speak out and...