Devotion:
Read 1 John 1:8-10.
If we believe that Christ died and paid for our sins, then as Christians we should avoid intentionally sinning. Also we should ask for forgiveness when we do sin, and be willing to grant forgiveness to others. To me, this is when it gets complicated. The scripture for today says if we say we don’t sin, we are not in the truth. If we do say we are sinful and ask forgiveness, God grants that to us and helps us with our unrighteousness, even though we may not deserve it.
I love God. I want to live in a way that reflects what God has done for me and in me. I don’t want to live in some struggling form of myself, but strive to be Christ-like. I want to be alive in Jesus. The goal is to strive for perfection, but know that we will fall short. I still sin; what do I do with that?
I need to check to make sure that I honestly love God and want to live in Christ. Then I need to understand this: being alive in Christ does not mean I will be totally free from sin. It means sin can no longer run or totally ruin my life. It means I don’t treat every choice as an option, but I ask first, “What would Jesus have me do?” It means I start my day by asking God what I can do to serve him. Being alive in Christ means I will serve him. When I fail, I will be honest and confess to him, and then, with his help, I can get up and serve him again.
Personal Worship Option:
Lord, because I belong to you, I do not want sin to reign in my life. You are my Master; I want to be your servant. I offer myself to you this day. Amen.
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