Evening: Lover of My Soul

1 Peter 2:24-25

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

We have spent a lot time on holiness, today. At dinner time, I included a definition, and followed up with a comment that I simply cannot meet the standards of holiness. I am confident that you are right there with me. The good news is that we don't have to attempt holiness on our own.

Peter reminds us that Jesus died for us, that we might die to sin and live for righteousness (holiness). Because Jesus suffered and died for us, we have been healed. I am so grateful that I am under the care of the Overseer of my soul!



I will make these words part of my prayer, tonight:

    I love you, I need you,
    Though my world may fall, I’ll never let you go
    My Savior, my closest friend,
    I will worship you until the very end
    ~Jesus, Lover of My Soul, Hillsong

Pray

As we pray, this evening, let's spend some time meditating on the Easter story — time thinking about God's plan for our salvation. Let's thank Jesus for bearing our sins on the cross, that his wounds healed us all — including Adam. Our souls have been made whole!

Let's continue praying for Adam's full physical recovery. Let's pray that his healing would bring honor and glory to Jesus.

And, a special prayer for Pat Ashby (see post where I introduced her) and her family. I just received word that she may have less than two days to live. She wanted to make it to August in order to see her expected grandchild. It appears that the Lord has other plans.

We'll meet one last time, in the morning.