Beyond Sin

To move beyond Sin we must first look at ourselves 

1. All of us have sinned! There is no one righteous! No not one! Romans 3

Scripture is clear that because of our sin, missing the mark that God set for us, by not following His commands, not loving the way we should, that we have sinned. I am a sinner and so are you!

2. The punishment for sin is separation from God! He is holy and cannot be around sin. 

3. That is why He sent Jesus! To become the bridge- the connector, the protector, the cleaner- Because of Him we have forgiveness of sins. 

Praise God that He has wiped the slate clean! 

If you are a Christian He has told us that: 

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9 

Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Isaiah 1:18 

For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.  Hebrews 8:12 

In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace. Ephesians 1:17 

Because of Jesus there is forgiveness!

This is the good news! 

We are forgiven! 

We don’t deserve it! 

But we are forgiven! 

Father, thank you for your unbelievable gift of forgiveness! 

Your grace is amazing. 

Next in the series; Jesus wipes the slate clean

Flower Pins

What can be done with old clothes? Women's pants, skirts, blouses, sashes and scarves, bridesmaid, prom dresses, Men's shirts and suits, and even curtains? 

Flower pins of course!

These pins were all made from old, ready to be given away clothing. 

How did we do it? One word Pinterest! This online gathering of everything crafty has tutorials for step to step directions.

I am so amazed at how many new things I can create using recycled clothing. 

Taking something old and making it into beautiful new article of clothing reminds me that God has done, and is doing this to me.

“Behold, I am making all things new" Revelation 21:5

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17

No matter what the past has held for you. No matter what you have experienced or done. Today you can be made new!

This is truly the Good News of Jesus! 

He can take the worst of us, clean us up, and make us new!

Even if you have tried before

feel worn out

are embarrassed

feel unworthy

are ashamed

feel discouraged, depleted, despairing

He is able to make all things new!

Father, often I forget that you have this redeeming desire for us. You want us to be made new in the likeness of your Son. 
Thank you for this opportunity of newness!