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TODAY’S WORD…

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But God’s mercy is so abundant,

and His love for us is so great,

that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience

He brought us to life with Christ.

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It is by God’s grace that you have been saved.

In our union with Christ Jesus He raised us up with Him

to rule with Him in the heavenly world.

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– Ephesians 2:4-6 (GNT)

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REFLECTION…

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God’s mercy is the greatest expression of His love

because it shows the exceeding generosity of God’s love towards the sinner,

whereby instead of punishing, He forgives and gives life.

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Just as the dead are unable to bring themselves back to life,

so those who are dead through sin cannot obtain grace, supernatural life, by their own effort.

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Only Christ, by means of the Redemption, offers us that new life

which begins with justification

and ends with resurrection and eternal happiness in heaven.

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The Redemption has already been accomplished,

and we have, freely available to us, all the grace we need for salvation.

The gates of heaven are open wide

and it is now our individual responsibility to make room for God’s grace in our soul,

and to benefit from this grace by responding to our Lord’s call.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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O God of abundant mercy, I worship You.

Jesus, my Redeemer, You are welcome in my heart!

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