The Grace of Mistakes
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.—Romans 3:23–24 (NIV)
I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and wants me to be.—Philippians 3:12 (TLB)
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Even if you’re someone who shies away from setting goals, it’s not too late to take a moment and ask God what special things He would like you to do in the coming year.
Dear God, I know that a resolution is a commitment. Help me rise to a new life. Guide me to set and keep goals that will make me be my best.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.—Romans 3:23–24 (NIV)
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.—James 1:27 (NLT)
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.—Matthew 5:4 (NIV)