Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer.
“You heard of my former way of life, how I persecuted the Church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it…but he called me through his grace was pleased to reveal his Son to me, so that I might proclaim him to the Gentiles…” (Galatians 1:13-24)
REDEEMABLE: We too are burdened with our sin and feel the same type of shame to which Paul refers. How many times have we denied Christ or tried to extricate Him from our life?
This shame may keep us from seeking Reconciliation. So the sin sits there, taking on a life of its own, layers of guilt being added on. We begin to think we are unredeemable and unlovable. How could God possibly continue to love someone like me?
At these times, we are the lost sheep. We have strayed from the flock. The good news is that God is The Good Shepherd. He will leave His other sheep and come looking for us. When He finds us, He will rejoice! He will hold us tight in His loving arms and assure us, “There is nothing you could ever do to make Me love you less.”
These are encouraging words to keep in mind when we feel the weight of sin and burden of doubt begin to pull us under.
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