12. Believing that I’m Accepted
Please remember to pray before
reading!
Yesterday we learned how the Holy
Spirit is speaking to your conscience, and showing you how terrible sin really is, and how
powerful it has been in your life. You now realize you cannot fix yourself, and
free yourself from sin. You were born with a desire to rebel against God, to be
selfish and to think evil thoughts. But God is willing to fix all that within
you. He is so eager to forgive us.
Isaiah 55:1 — God invites us to come and buy salvation,
without money or price.
Ezekiel 36:26 — God offers to give us a new heart and a
new obedient attitude.
Matthew 9:6 — Jesus, the Son of man, has power to
forgive our sins.
John 20:31 — The Word of God helps us to believe in
Jesus, who gives life.
Mark 11:24 — When we pray, we must believe in God’s
promises, and He will answer.
Romans 8:1 — There is no condemnation to those in
Christ, who follow the Spirit.
1 Peter 1:18, 19 —We were redeemed by the blood of
Jesus, who was without spot.
Colossians 2:6 — Just as we depended on Jesus for
salvation, we are to continue to depend on Him.
Isaiah 55:7 — God gives mercy and complete pardon to
those who turn from their wicked ways.
Isaiah 44:22 — God wants us to turn to Him, and believe
that He has blotted out our sins.
Ezekiel 18:32 — God is pleading with us, turn from your
wicked ways, and choose life.
Luke 15:18-20 — As we come to God in repentance, He is
waiting to receive us, and welcome us.
Jeremiah 31:3 — God draws us with a tender, everlasting
love.
Isaiah 49:15 — God's love is more tender and enduring
than a mother’s love; He will never forget us.
Ephesians 1:7 — We have redemption
through the blood of Christ.
As you think about God’s merciful efforts to deliver you,
ask yourself these questions: