February 15, 2024 - 2 Timothy 1:9

“God saved us and called us to be holy, not because of what we had done, but because of his own plan and kindness. Before the world began, God planned that Christ Jesus would show us God's kindness.” 2 Timothy 1:9 GW

God, we thank you for your marvelous plans. Before you created the world, you had a plan. You planned to create us to fellowship with you. You created us with free will so we could choose to truly love you. You did that knowing that we might choose not to love you. We might choose to hurt you, but you still chose to create us. You created us knowing that Jesus would have to sacrifice himself for our redemption even if we did choose to walk away. God, you really are the definition of love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness. Thank you so much for the kindness that you show towards us. Thank you for how you love us unconditionally. Thank you that we get to choose to love you.

Jesus, thank you for coming to earth and walking in our shoes. You came to show us that it is possible to live a life that is holy and pleasing to God. You showed us how to live in unity with the Father. Then you chose to give your life so that we could be set free from sin and bondage. You made a way for us to walk in fellowship with you for all eternity. We are so grateful for your love for us. We praise you for your sacrifice. We choose to follow you wholeheartedly.

Help us learn how to live a holy and pleasing life. Help us hear your voice clearly and have clarity to the calling you have put on each of our lives. Holy Spirit, we ask that you guide our every step. Help us steer clear of the things that pull us away from you. Purify our lives. Show us how to have a deep relationship with you. Set us free from any mindset that tells us that we need to earn your love. Teach us how to “walk with you in the garden” daily, like you planned from the start.

In Jesus name, amen.