Inspiration

 

  "Go and learn what this means, 

`I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' 

For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." 

(Matthew 9:13)

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:

"Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, `God, I thank thee that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.  I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.'

 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, `God, be merciful to me a sinner!'

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." -- Luke 18: 9 - 14


Have mercy on me Lord for I am a sinner. I want to follow you at all times so that I may learn to live a life in accordance with your word. Sin makes me sick and it robs the joy of my well being. Only you can restore me back to the fullness of grace. Thank you so much for always being with me as my Savior, Protector, and Friend. With much faith and love I pray in Jesus Name. Amen.


Revisited: 09/21/12 (Friday), 09/21/13 (Saturday)