Thrive Creative Journaling Devotional Bible - Flipbook - Page 17
DAY 2 8 4
Walk in Faith
So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law.
ROMANS 3:28
Love Letter from God
Beloved Daughter,
My love for you is not defined by laws. I gave you My laws, including the Ten
Commandments, because I love you. But I continue to love you even if you
fail to keep them. The laws that I make are to protect you and to show you
how to live as My chosen child, not to put you in the chains of a guilt-driven
religion. When you live under fear of the law, you miss out on experiencing
My grace and mercy. I am a tender, loving Father who knows how to care for
your fragile heart. I know your every strength and your every weakness, and
I still love you. Have faith in Me, and I will do the rest.
Love,
Your heavenly Father
Reflection
God gave us His laws as a gift to show us how to live as His children. However,
He never intended for us to put those laws above our faith and love for Him.
If we pride ourselves on obeying the law and forget about love, grace, and
mercy, we lose out on knowing God as our loving Father. All we are left with
is a religion instituted by people, not God.
Treasure of Truth
The law without love has never been God’s plan.
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