March 29, 2019
Psalm 32:6-11
Today is the twenty-first day of our 40-Day Lenten Series, “Praying for a Kingdom Heart.” Lent should be a time of prayerful reflection, repentance, and restoration as we draw closer to the heart of God. Sincere prayer acknowledges the holiness of God and the Grace he desires to spill over our lives as his children; he only wants good things for us. God loves and treasures his children and this will never change; his love is not based on our performance. Honestly, the Grace extended to Jesus is the same Grace offered to each one of us. “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God” (Eph.2:8). I once heard Grace used as an acronym: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Christ was sinless, but we are not. As prodigals, God’s Grace calls us to repentance and welcomes us with open arms. “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most” (Heb 4:16). God is Grace so instead of running from him, we should be running to him with every aspect of our lives. Do you pray knowing extravagant Grace and Love are waiting to be offered to you?
During Lent, we will be using the acronym P.R.A.Y. as we pray for a Kingdom Heart. P=praise, R=repent, A=ask, and Y=yield. May God bless you as you spend time in God’s Word and in prayer today.