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)
Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.—Ecclesiastes 7:10 NIV
Most people spend a lot of time reliving the past or focused on what might happen—all the while squandering the gift of the moment. Make right now your focus. Appreciate where you are, and be grateful that you are here.
Heavenly Father, this is the first minute of the rest of my life.
“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)