Made Right With God

Here's a quick devotional for you, from Splink!:

 Read or tell the following story:

Andrea listened carefully as her mom explained, “You may play with this jewelry, but don’t touch the jewelry in this box.”

“Thank you, Mom!” Andrea excitedly said.

Every time Andrea’s friend, Sarah came over, they pulled out the jewelry and played dress-up. They imagined themselves in all different places going to parties and having fun. One day, Andrea was looking for something special to wear so she went into her mom’s room and borrowed a beautiful necklace from her mom’s jewelry box. Sarah oohed and aahed when Andrea put it on. What a fun time they had! When Sarah’s mom arrived to drive her home, they quickly changed out of their dress-up clothes. Andrea was hurrying and broke the clasp on her mother’s necklace.

Andrea hid the necklace under her bed and stayed in her room the rest of the day. She didn’t even want to see her mom. Mom noticed that Andrea was quiet at dinner, so she asked at bedtime, “Are you feeling okay?”

“Sure,” she answered without looking her in the face.

Why didn't Andrea want to see her mom? (Because she was guilty; because she disobeyed; etc.)

What does Andrea need to do to reconcile (be close to) her mom again? (She needs to confess, to tell her what she did, ask forgiveness, etc.)

Our sins separate us from God. How can we be close to Him? (Through Jesus’ death on the cross; through confessing our sin; etc.)

Jesus’ death reconciled (brought us close) to God.

 

 

I pray that you and your family has had a blessed week. 

As we've studied and  prayed on the topics of serving others and reconciliation,

I hope that you've been able to have some good conversation, and great family time. 

We are so, incredibly blessed that Jesus came for us. 

I am overwhelmed sometimes by His love, and even more by His grace. 

His grace is REAL.  We are forgiven.

Many Smiles,

Elisabeth