December 7

[God] Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy”; Psalm 103:4 (AMPC)

If you think your life is lost, and what you had hoped for, gone forever—or that the life you dreamed of is out of reach—think again! You, beauty, are redeemed! And your whole life right along with you! Saved from whatever low place, or deep pit, you may have found yourself in—pulled up, and out, by the strong arms and loving hands, of your God, Who is tenderly devoted to you. 

He would never leave you where you are not meant to be, or leave you alone—not for one second. The truth is, you are of such value to Him that He was willing to pay whatever cost necessary to see you redeemed; bought back from a life of slavery and sin; and returned to the glorious promises He had for you before time began. 

The price has been paid, beloved. Jesus, paid the price, full and complete. In that marvellous exchange—all that was old becomes new again. The impossible becomes possible and all that was lost or stolen away, is reworked and restored, in the most remarkable ways!

Wrapped up in love, and cradled in care, you are free to be just exactly who you were created to be. Don’t let anyone tell you it isn’t so. Look up instead to the glorious future ahead, for you are unshackled from all that ensnares you, and you, free and forgiven one, are His! 

Shout it from the roof tops, brave heart, for your crown of love and mercy, and your heart in His hands, is beauty indeed!

Prayer:

Jesus, thank You for Your great sacrifice, giving Your perfect and sinless life for all that was broken in me, and for all that has been broken by me. In You, and because of You, it has all been made new.

I step out of the old today, Jesus, out of the darkness and despair; out of the hopelessness and pain; and I step fully into the light of Your love. Even today, Lord, with mercies made new, let me begin again!

You have my heart, Jesus, and my whole life, too. I trust, fully and completely, in You.