Matthew 18: 1-5, 10, 12-14 (Tuesday, August 13, 2007)

God’s ultimate plan for every one of us is that we be saved. When we stray, like the good shepherd, he goes in search of us to bring us back to his fold. When we come back to him, he receives us with joy and celebrates our home coming. We may have committed a particular sin and we have continued to dwell on that sin, refusing to accept God’s generous forgiveness. God invites you today back to his fold. Do not stay away from him because of your weaknesses but come to him that he may make you whole.

I want to assure you that God is in search of you to heal you, to give you peace and joy in your life and to put you back in the right path. Please do not turn your back on him.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, because of our sinfulness, we are sometimes ashamed of coming to you. We want to say “yes” to you today. We ask that you put us in the right path so that we will be the people you have made us to be.