“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father-Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.” 1 John 2:1

Dear Heavenly Father, I see two great themes here that are the foundation under my life. The first is that there is moral truth that you don’t want me to sin against it. I know you created me to be good and loving. But I fail at it so much. That’s why the second theme is so comforting. What better words can I hear than, “But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father?” So, today I both want to do right in every relationship and I bask in grace and forgiveness for not being perfect. Your grace makes me want to try even harder to be a good person but not because I think I earn your love. It’s because I’m so thankful that I already have it. Oh, Lord, make me a blessing today. Amen.

Grace and truth are the sun and moon of all true spirituality.