walking away and running toward

Father,

From the time we first rebelled, we've been a people in bondage to the reality of sin. We are oppressed by our own sin and from the sins of others. Throughout history, we have seen the effects of sin on our people, and the powerful ways in which you have rescued them. From the moment you commanded Noah to build the ark to save his family to the moment the veil in the temple tore, you have been a God desperate to rescue and redeem us, calling us back to you. The work of Jesus on the Christ changed our relationship to sin and we are now free from that bondage, yet we will live with the effects of the Fall every day, in the own bodies and in the world.

You work in the hearts of your people each and every day, and you are transforming and changing us! And calling us to be part of the big story of you changing the world. You continue the work of redemption and invite us to be part of it.

We stand in the power and freedom of your rescue, O God. Knowing you continue to pursue us and deliver us from the chains that bind. We are given new freedom, new life, in Christ Jesus. Help us see those who are oppressed by sin, and use us as instruments of your peace, your freedom. Guide us and give us strength to continually walk away from this bondage and give us eyes to see where you are already working, so we can join in. Give us the passion to run toward all the good you are doing, and lean into a remembrance of all you have already done.

Amen

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