Jesus died in our place so we could have a relationship with God and live eternally with Him. "God demonstrated His love toward us while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). But it didn't end with His death on the cross. He rose again and still lives today in our hearts through His word and faith! Jesus is the only way to God. Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me" (John 14:6). So if we want to become close to God, we must get to know His Son, and how do we get to know His Son "through His word." When we want to know a person, we strike up a conversation with them, and the more we communicate, the closer we become. It works the same way with our Lord; the word says, "If we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us. (James 4:8) We draw near to our Lord through His Word daily and our faith.
Dear Lord, we know we are sinners, and we ask for Your forgiveness. We believe You died for our sins and rose from the dead. We trust and follow You as our Lord and Savior. Guide our lives and help us to do Your will. Father, we are all made in Your image, but man has created division with hate and envy. Father, millions of innocent men, women, and children have been brutally killed by wars, hatred, and terrorism. Lord, You are the only one that can bring peace to our Nation and this lost world; please help us. Father, we ask You to give us a desire for Your word and draw us near You; we thank You for life, health, and strength. Lord, we thank You for mercy, grace, and favor in Jesus' name. Amen.
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