Sometimes I consider all of my past mistakes and I feel sad. Very sad. I wish I could have lived a perfect life, but I do know that no one but Christ was perfect.
When I was in grade school I ran away from home by not riding the bus home. I stayed with a town friend who did not go to her home either. For a few hours we wandered around the town then it got cold when the sun went down. We hid in the school restroom for awhile. Then went to my friend's house.
That is where I learned that I had wonderful parents. I watched my friend be whipped by her father's belt. I felt really bad. They called my parents to come pick me up. I thought I should be spanked also. But, my father did not spank me, even after I begged him to punish me. We talked about what I had done and why it was wrong.
"But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord," (Philippians 3:7-8 NIV).
Lord God All Mighty, as I look over my life and the sins I have committed, I bow on my knees, asking for Your forgiveness. Nothing in my past is worthy of any profit, but only my loss. Comparing my wrongs to the greatness of knowing Christ Jesus, everything is loss. Thank You, God for Your forgiveness earned through the Lord Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. I am humbled by Your mercy and grace. Thank You, God for Your love. I pray in the Name of Jesus, Amen.
To God be the glory!
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