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Romans 5:1-11, The Grace in Which We Stand

Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today

But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
— Romans 5:8

NL Daily Devotion for Wednesday, September 1, 2021

by R. M. Fergus, Clergy Stuff

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I don’t know about you, but I doubt I’m going to be perfect anytime soon. As a lifelong perfectionist, this is something I struggle with at times. I used to determine my value based on what other people thought of what I did. It has taken me a long time to get to a place where I can accept that I am enough exactly where and as I am.

God proves God’s love for me over and over again, as I experience grace and joy in my life in spite of the fact that I fall short again and again. I can’t, by my own efforts, be “worthy.” But God makes me worthy. And I am grateful.

Do I find myself feeling unworthy? How does God declare God’s love for me in spite of myself


 
Earlier Event: August 31
Romans 3:23-24, Justified by Grace