Weekday Devotional - Week 20 Grace (Day 5) - Offering Grace

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Offering Grace

Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:3-14; Matthew 18:21-35; Luke 6:27-36

Reflection:

How does the message of grace change you?

What does Jesus teach us about extending grace in Matthew 18:21-35?

How difficult is it to offer grace when you've been wronged or offended?  What does Jesus call us to do?

Prayer:  Lord, I pray that your grace will bear fruit in me, that my life would bear witness to your work in me.  Give me the strength and wisdom to extend grace freely as you did for me so lovingly. Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 20 Grace (Day 4) - Justified by Grace

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Justified by Grace

Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1-11; 1 Timothy 1:17-27

Reflection:

What did your life look like before Christ?

How do you understand the restoration of something that was broken?  How is that like your relationship with God?

How does your life witness to the great, saving love of God?

Prayer:  God, when I was still a sinner, you loved me.  You made a way for me to be in relationship with you and invited me in with open arms.  Take away my pride that suggests I deserve anything from you at all and grant me humility to boast only in your great love.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 20 Grace (Day 3) - The Law of Grace

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

The Law of Grace

Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-23; Galatians 2:15-21; Psalm 51

Reflection:

When have you negotiated in your mind about sin, knowing there would always be grace available to you?

How have you felt like a slave to sin?

How do you understand what it means to live under the law of grace?


Prayer:  Lord, I don't understand why you have such a well of grace for someone prone to sin and disobedience, but I'm glad you do.  Your grace covers my sin, and I'm free to live a joy-filled life with you.  Help me continually turn from sin toward your grace.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 20 Grace (Day 2) - From Sin to Life

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

From Sin to Life

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10; Acts 15:1-19

Reflection:

How does Paul describe a life before experiencing God's grace?

What does the Ephesians passage say about earning God's grace?

When have you felt like you needed God's grace?


Prayer:  God of Grace, I am so thankful that you offer me your undeserved love when I would otherwise be dead in my sin.  I'm amazed that you give me new life.  Help me grow in your grace as I live it out in the world. Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 20 Grace (Day 1) - Undeserved Love

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Undeserved Love

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18, 3:16-21

Reflection:

What do you read in today's passage about God's love for you?

To what lengths did God go to demonstrate that love?


How have you experienced God's grace in your life?



What does the sacrifice God made for you mean to you?

Prayer:  Lord, I find  myself undone by your grace and love.  You loved me as a sinner when you had no reason to.  You call me to be your own, and I'm grateful.  Amen.

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