Wherever You Are: Grace for Momsනියැදිය

The more I read God’s Word, the more my eyes were opened. I cried out with Paul, “I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway” (Romans 7:18-19, NLT). But then I continued on to the next chapter: “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1, NLT).

And in Galatians I read, “When I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God” (2:19, NLT). Book after book, verse after verse, I heard the same message echoing throughout the entire New Testament.

The truth was that Jesus’ blood had already purchased my freedom and my forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7). What pleased God was my faith and my relationship with him, not my perfection. I was wrong about so many things, especially the heart of my Father. So I set out to relearn the truth and then to live it out.

Mama, shout “Hallelujah!” Jesus Christ has already accomplished the purpose of the law on our behalf. He met all the requirements and avoided all the temptations. He did all the work, and you don’t have to add anything else. Your failures and shortcomings cannot take away what Jesus already did. Only he could achieve God’s goal, not us. But we do get to share in his victory celebration and prize. You are righteous—right now. You are accepted—right now. You are holy—right now. Jesus took on and completed the job for us all.

Declare Out Loud over Yourself

Glory to Jesus who has made me righteous and welcomed me before the throne of God (based on Romans 10:4).

Declare Out Loud over Your Child

Glory to Jesus who has made [child’s name] righteous and welcomed them before the throne of God.

Connect with Your Heavenly Father

What is one (or more) thing(s) you’re thankful for? What is something you appreciate about who God is? Set a timer for one minute. Wherever you are, pause and rest in his presence.