
OPEN ARMS
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Hebrews 4:16, NLT
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16, KJV
TODAY’S WORD
Your perception of God will have a great impact on whether or not you become all you were created to be. Notice in today’s Scripture that to receive His mercy and grace, you have to go boldly. You won’t go boldly if you think God is mad at you. You may have lost your temper, run with the wrong crowd, or ruined your marriage. Mercy is available, new beginnings are available, but it’s not going to happen if you stay down on yourself, feeling unworthy. Get rid of that defeated mentality. God is not holding your mistakes against you. When you come to Him, He won’t say, “I’m so disappointed. What’s wrong with you?” He will gladly welcome you. If you only knew that God is standing before you right now with OPEN ARMS. He made you in His own image, and you are His most valuable possession. He says, “See, I have tattooed your name on the palms of My hands.” He knows your thoughts before you think them. There’s nothing more important to God than you. Come boldly and receive His mercy.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
“FATHER, thank You that I can come boldly before You, knowing that there is always mercy and grace to help me. Thank You that I don’t have to earn Your favour or be good enough to come into Your presence. I am coming to pray bold prayers and to receive new beginnings. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”