OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD BEGINS AND ENDS WITH CHRIST

We were created to serve and have a relationship with God and others; however, our sins separated us from the Father,  So how do we be restored to the Father, our new relationship with God will come through our faith in Christ and our obedience will come from our love for Him?  Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.  Even though we are still sinners, God still desires to have a relationship with us; so He sent His only Son to deliver us from the bondage that keeps us from Him.  But to have a meaningful relationship with God requires knowledge of Christ and the more we know Him the deeper our love grows.

Father, You created us for a relationship with You, nature, and each other.  Lord, You know our future, You laid out the universe and You planned our lives before we were born.  Through Your Word, we have gained wisdom and the knowledge to implement Jesus in our daily lives.  Father, You are faithful in our relationship even when we are not; so please forgive us for falling short of Your mercy grace and favor.  Father, Your Son, is our source of life, our guidance, protection, Savior, and we worship Him in Spirit and Truth.  Father, You spoke to our ancestors through the prophets many times and in various ways; but You speak to us through Your Son (Word), whom You appointed heir over us.  So Father, baptize us in the Holy Spirit so we will be obedient, in Jesus name Amen