“They will have to give an account to the one who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.” 1 Peter 4:5

Lord God, Nobody likes for someone to come and take a close and examining look at their life. There is always something to find. As clean and as pure as we try to live there is always some part of our life that isn’t up to the holy standards you have set for our lives. If you come and inspect us, examining us and our lives, you will find us wanting. My life doesn’t match your Word. My heart and motives don’t match your heart and desires. My life doesn’t measure up. My life doesn’t measure up, but there is One whose life did and does. His name is Jesus, your Son. He came and lived the life I couldn’t. For his sake, Lord God, save me. For his sake, Lord God, clear my record and give me his righteousness. He alone is my hope and righteousness. Because of his life alone, dear Father, am I confident that I will be found clear and clean on the last day. Because of his life alone will I escape the judgement of hell and receive the reward of heaven. Oh God, thank you for your Son who is my righteousness and my eternal life. Amen.