tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902995601163542390.post5192374268204689783..comments2023-05-04T00:51:38.758-07:00Comments on Random thoughts from Pastor Mitch: A Recipe for A Savior Day #12Pastor Mitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13386360436710258468noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902995601163542390.post-8964454542815883332016-12-13T03:51:57.611-08:002016-12-13T03:51:57.611-08:00Michael, that is the problem, we work at it and tr...Michael, that is the problem, we work at it and try to figure out if we are good enough, worthy enough, have done enough to deserve God's love. Our sinful nature makes it impossible for us to live as we should. We promise to be better but we fail to do so. WE promise to try harder, and we fall short. That is the beauty and comfort of the Gospel. It doesn't rely upon us and our actions. It is entirely given by the Lord out of His grace and mercy. Forgiven? Yes. Really? After all, I keep sinning. Yes because forgiveness does not rely upon you but upon God. It is not based on your actions but God's through His Son given in Word and Sacrament.Pastor Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386360436710258468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902995601163542390.post-26371124710452790122016-12-12T05:31:00.533-08:002016-12-12T05:31:00.533-08:00Unfortunately I've broken To many promises to ...Unfortunately I've broken To many promises to list! I've also broken promises to myself and God! I think we've all done this! <br />The promises from God that I struggle with is his providing for me and giving me the forgiveness of sins! I do believe in God and the Forgiveness of sins! Those promises seem so out of touch especially since my sins seem so much. While striving to not sin and repeat the same sins over and over again it happens. Maybe I'm to selfish and self absorbed that I keep repeating the same sins. Same thing goes for making promises <br />I know I'm a redeemed child 👶 of God through Baptism! One cannot help but think is that enough? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595261112524353696noreply@blogger.com