God Chooses You
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.—Romans 8:1 (NIV)
Is there something in your past that you simply cannot put behind you? If you are having a hard time forgiving yourself or someone else, talk to God. He longs to transform your life through the grace of His forgiveness.
Heavenly Father, Your forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts in this world. Help me to put the past behind me, so I can move forward with a healed heart.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver.—Psalm 66:10 (NIV)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.—Hebrews 6:19–20 (NIV)