God's Glory Church

“Forgive us all our faults, and accept well.” — Hosea 14:3

The word “BROKEN”, which proudly appeared on Grady’s license plates, fully corresponded to his life. A gambler, adulterer, and deceiver, he became broke, bankrupt, and far from God. However, everything changed one evening when he felt the call of God’s Spirit in his hotel room. Grady told his wife, “I think I’m saved!” That evening he confessed his sins and came to the Lord Jesus for forgiveness. For the next thirty years, a man who did not think that he would live to be forty lived and served God, becoming a believer in Jesus Christ. His number plates also changed – from “BROKEN” to “REPENTENT”.

Repentance. This is exactly what Grady did, and God called Israel to this in the Book of the prophet Hosea 14:2-3: “Return, Israel, to the Lord your God… Take the words with you, and turn to the Lord, say to Him: “Forgive us all our guilt, and accept us well”. Big or small, few or many, our sins separate us from God. This gap can be closed by turning away from sin and turning to God and receiving the forgiveness He graciously provided through the death of Jesus Christ. Whoever you are, your forgiveness is just a prayer away.

What sins separate you from God? Are you ready to admit your need for Him and accept the forgiveness He has provided through His Son Jesus Christ?

Heavenly Father, search my heart to see if there is anything in me that could contribute to my downfall and distance me from You. Cleanse me, forgive me and use me for Your glory.

Author: Arthur Jackson