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Daily Reading:<\/strong> Jeremiah 28:1-29:32 ESV<\/a>, 1 Timothy 1:1-20 ESV<\/a>, Psalm 86:1-17 ESV<\/a>, Proverbs 25:17 ESV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Verse: <\/strong>\u201cThe saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost<\/em>.\u201d (1 Timothy 1:15 ESV<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROTOS (4413): <\/strong>\u201cIN time, place, order, or importance.  In 1 Tim. 1:15-16, of a sinner.\u201d[1]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul calls himself the prize winner for sinners.  Considering he killed followers of the Way before meeting Jesus, I would give Paul the trophy if one existed.  Thank God, Jesus forgives our sins and cleanses us, making us new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And thank God for Paul, whose life changed so drastically; he truly does set an example of a new creation.  From killer to a preacher, Paul\u2019s meeting with Jesus made the difference between the two extremes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul\u2019s decision to follow Christ meant doing things differently.\u00a0 In the same way, I decided to do things Jesus\u2019 way in my late 20s after spending a decade following my desires, ending in despair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover joy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life didn\u2019t become one long vacation when I placed my faith in Jesus.  No, God gives us purpose.  Allowing Christ to prompt me from within made me think differently; instead of putting myself first, I began to put others first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following Jesus helped me learn to set boundaries.  Christ taught me unhealthy people couldn\u2019t have healthy relationships.  Jesus continues to teach me that I\u2019m not the Savior.  My purpose on earth doesn\u2019t include running it, but God does expect me to love the residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every day, I continue to learn as I pursue life with Jesus.  Going deeper in my relationship with the Lord takes me places I didn\u2019t want to go.  But only by trusting God can I find healing from the hurts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you journey with Jesus, you discover His joy.  Amid heartache, God\u2019s peace descends, helping us out of the pit.  Forgive yourself for the sins God forgave long ago.  Let go of the past and embrace the future, one filled with the hope of the Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admitting your sins will enable you to have life to the fullest in Christ as you embrace His grace and mercy, experiencing His joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[1]<\/a> Strong, J., & Strong, J. (2010). The New Strong’s expanded exhaustive concordance of the Bible<\/em>. Greek Dictionary of the New Testament<\/em> (p. 217) Thomas Nelson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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