Second Chances

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

Just like in a race, when you trip and fall in your effort to live a Christlike life, you are not disqualified. You are out of the race only if you don’t get back up and carry on. But the Enemy wants you to believe that because you’ve fallen, you are no longer fit to run. That’s just not true!

God’s grace is greater than most of us realize. He never gives up on us. He is the God of second chances, third chances, fourth chances—an endless number. On this side of eternity, there is always another chance with God.

Sin may have consequences, but no matter what you have done, you can still finish your race. And you can live free of guilt and shame when you get back up and take your sins to Jesus, and leave them with Him.

Lord God, I have plenty of reasons to need Your forgiveness. Thank You that when I bring my sins to You, You forgive me and free me to continue my race.