Category: Hope

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. – 1 Peter 1:3-5

We are lost without Jesus Christ. We have no hope without Him. Someday, we will all depart from this existence, and we must each be ready. Now is the time to turn to God, because we do not know when our life on this Earth will end. By ourselves, we will fail. Even if we live a “good life”, it will not be enough to save us. We are only saved through Jesus Christ. His Name is the saving Name, which is why Jesus is called our Savior.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. – Acts 4:12

If you have walked away from the Lord, away from a righteous life, turn back now. He is your Life Preserver. When you’re drowning because of the decisions you have made, hold on to Him. Seek Him. Cry out to Him.

I walked away from church for 10 years, but when I turned my heart back to Him, He was there to forgive and preserve me again. I did not deserve to be saved at all, especially after walking away from the life God had for me. But He loved me anyway. I turned back to Him, and he responded by welcoming me back.

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. – James 4:8 (World English Bible)

Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, I bring myself to you. I ask you to restore hope to me. Please preserve me. In the name of Jesus, amen.