Second Chances
“No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”—John 8:11 (NIV)
AS DECEMBER COMES to an end, take this blessed opportunity to begin fresh in the new year. Know that within every obstacle you face is the chance to learn and grow. Focus on God’s Word to sustain you through hardship and give you peace in troubled times.
Dear Lord, I pray for Your wisdom to help me make each day count as I focus on the days ahead.
“No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”—John 8:11 (NIV)
Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more…”—Judges 16:28 (NIV)
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.—Matthew 5:17 (NIV)