Day 21 "You Are Righteous"
Free to Receive
Good Morning Beauties!
Today we begin the second half of our journey. You’re half way there, congratulations!! I pray you’re seeing changes in your life already from spending time with God each day and truly listening to His Truth about who you are in Christ.
Today we begin our fifth attribute, Righteous. I have found this one difficult to believe. Why? Because the ways of God are not the same as our ways on earth. He does not demand us to be “good enough” or to EARN His Righteousness. I see beautiful Christian women everyday still trying to do enough and be good enough to earn their right standing with God. Our efforts are futile!
Thank you God for sending Jesus! Through Him, we are made righteous. Through His atoning sacrifice on the cross, He has given us right standing with God. It’s a pure gift, and nothing to be earned. You may already know this truth in your mind, but do you believe it in your heart? What are the ways you’re still trying to earn God’s approval? Selah.
God’s word confirms, “But now God has shown us a different way to heaven—not by “being good enough” and trying to keep his laws, but by a new way (though not new, really, for the Scriptures told about it long ago). Now God says he will accept and acquit us—declare us “not guilty”—if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like.” Romans 3:22 The Living Bible
I find believing in my righteousness to be a paradox - it’s so simple, and yet so tough to get my mind around. On one hand, it’s easy because I have only to receive Jesus’ gift and on the other, it’s hard not trying to gain my righteousness by working for it. Does that make sense? Do you feel the same way? What does your righteous journey look like? Selah.
How do we respond to such an amazing gift? We worship the absolute goodness of God.
The Goodness of God - CeCe Winans
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“Yes, Adam’s sin brought punishment to all, but Christ’s righteousness makes all people right with God, so that they can live.”