Choose To Accept God's Forgiveness

"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Jesus Christ."
Philippians 3:13-14

New Year Choices:
1.Choose to accept God's forgiveness of last year's mistakes.
2.Choose to forgive those who hurt you and not hold onto your anger.
3.Choose to put God first this year and focus on Him.
4. And just because...choose to smile...God loves you and so do I :)

We are going to look at number one today, accepting God's forgiveness. Confessing our mistakes is not always that hard, but accepting that God forgives us again for the same stupid mistake is a hard concept to grasp. Because we do not forgive and forget that easily, how can God forgive and forget so much?

I could tell you all the things you have heard before about God's love for you. I could remind you that God sent His Son to die for you. Instead, I am going to say something else, you and I can never comprehend everything about God. But you and I can accept that He is God and His love for you and me is great enough that He will forgive us every time we mess up.

You may face consequences from your bad choices but once you confess, God forgives. So stop accusing God of not being able to forgive you (if you think about it, you are kind of calling God a liar when you do not believe He forgives you) and admit the truth that He does and accept it. God has already forgiven you, will you free yourself from the burden of your mistakes and accept it.

My life, I choose…

*to write the verse above on my mirror and memorize: Phil. 3:13-14
*as I brush out my tangles, ask God to forgive me for my not so smart choices last year.
*as I brush my teeth, thank God for His forgiveness and say out loud "I accept it."
*as I put on eye make up/contacts, help me see those I am still mad at today and help me forgive them as God forgives you.
*as I get dressed, put on the armor of God.