“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14

Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for all that you have done to rescue me from darkness and to bring me into your kingdom. Thank you for redeeming me and giving me the full forgiveness of all my sins. I know and believe that these things are already mine. Help me to live today in the freedom that forgiveness gives; not taking advantage of this forgiveness, but striving to live in a new way because of it. Help me to live today with the strength that your grace gives; striving with all the might you provide to serve and to bear fruit in every way. Help me to walk as a child of your kingdom, worthy of that kingdom I have received already. Dear Father, I am yours! Help me to live as your child today and every day. Amen.

The “already” of God’s kingdom and his forgiveness changes the way we live in the “not yet.”