I will heal their backsliding; I will love them freely... Hosea 14:4 (KJV)
Have
you had a little “backsliding” in your life? Does it seem for every step you take forward, there are two more you take backwards? Do you feel as though you will
never get caught up, let alone, get AHEAD?!
Rest assured in this verse, for the Lord promises to heal your backslidings, your mistakes, and your struggles. Not only that, but He promises to love you freely... what a gift! Can you imagine buying a months' worth of groceries, getting to the cash register and watching everything you bought ring up
FREE? You did nothing to deserve free groceries! What a gift! Well, the Lord’s love is an even better gift than that. You certainly did nothing to receive that kind of a gift. We’re talking about the Creator of all things! “Mr. Perfect”, and
He gives His love freely to you!
Remember this week that no matter what has happened to bring you to this point, the Lord loves you
freely. You don’t deserve it, but He does it just the same. Rejoice in knowing that He will “heal” your problems, AND love you freely!
Pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I pray that You will pull me ahead and help me to remain focused on You so that I will not continue to backslide further and further. Bring me to where I need to be so I no longer struggle daily from my past faults and inadequacies. Restore me at last! Let me feel Your love that You give freely, that I might know I am special and loved, even when I don’t feel lovable. Thank you Lord.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
© 2004 Amy Verlennich
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