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ADONAI TSIDKENU

The LORD Our Righteousness

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Pronunciation Reference: יְהוָה צִדְקֵנוּ

MUSIC FOR DAY 27: WHEN STRIVINGS CEASE

PRAYER

The LORD my Righteousness, You deserve my highest praise. No man is righteous according to Your standards, but only through Jesus, the unblemished sacrifice, do all believers have the right standing before You.

My heart overflows with gratitude when I think of the finished work of Jesus on the cross. Christ is my righteousness. Nothing, whether it's my sins or my good deeds, can diminish or increase it.

Forgive me for trying to achieve or rely on my own righteousness.

Show me how to rest in Your righteousness, Jesus. Help me impart Your liberating truth to the weary ones who strive in vain for their justification.

Because You are the LORD my Righteousness, I declare that I am forever justified and made right with You, once and for all, by grace through faith.

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A FEW FACTS…

• Adonai Tsidkenu, Yahweh Tsidqenu, and Jehovah Tsidkenu all refer to the same divine title יְהוָה צִדְקֵנוּ, but are written in different ways.
• Adonai Tsidkenu is commonly translated as "The LORD (is) Our Righteousness," although other translations include "The LORD Gives Justice," "The LORD Our Salvation," and "the Lord our Just One."
• Adonai Tsidkenu is seen as a Messianic title, pointing to Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of God's righteousness. In Jeremiah 23, God admonished the leaders who scattered His flock and then made a promise to raise up a "righteous Branch" (referring to Jesus), a King who would bring restoration and be known as "The LORD Our Righteousness."
• Righteousness is simply "right standing with God" - the condition of being in a right relationship with the Lord. This can only be achieved through complete faith and dependence on Christ.

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SMILE & BREATHE

In a quiet space, try to eliminate any potential distractions. Sit up straight, relax your shoulders, neck, and jaw.

Regardless of how you feel in this moment, please smile with me.

Smile, for you have taken off your tattered garments, and Jesus has clothed you with a robe of righteousness.

Inhale gently through your nose, filling your lower abdomen, contemplating the righteousness found only in Jesus.

Hold your breath for a few seconds, celebrating the privilege of standing in righteousness before Him.

Exhale slowly, extending the exhale, releasing the weariness of trying to be good, the fatigue of trying to do good deeds, and those thoughts of "I am never enough," slowly exhale them out, and surrender them to Him.

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EXERCISE 1:

TWO-WAY JOURNALING

Begin a new page in your journal and prepare to write to The LORD Your Righteousness. Whether you find yourself grappling with righteousness or encountering someone who exhibits self-righteousness, take this opportunity to pour out your thoughts and experiences to God. Invite Him to guide you through your thoughts and inner world. Remain open to His response, transforming your monologue into a meaningful dialogue. Let us seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we engage in this journaling experience.

[Part 1]

Dear LORD, My Righteousness, …

[Part 2]

Dear (your name), …

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EXERCISE 2:

DECLARATION

He is The LORD Your Righteousness. Your right standing before God is a gift, not something you can earn. How does this truth impact your daily life? Take a moment to reflect and craft your declaration in your journal.

Because You are The LORD My Righteousness, I declare I can / I will / I am…

Now, read your declaration aloud, addressing both God and yourself. Repeat it multiple times with certainty, gratitude, and joy, as though it is already manifesting in your life.

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BLESSINGS

This marks the end of Day 27 of HE. On this day, I pray that you will accept Jesus' invitation to celebrate His finished work on the cross and find rest in His righteousness.