Song of Solomon 5-8, 2 Corinthians 9, Psalms 51:1-19, Proverbs 22:24-25
What God said to me – The chorus of a Casting Crowns song says it perfectly, “Not because of who I am, but because of what You’ve done, not because of what I’ve done, but because of who You are.” “I AM” gracious to you according to My lovingkindness. It is according to My great compassion that I blot out your sin, not because of anything you have done or can do. My grace is always sufficient for you. I will never cast you away from My presence or take My Holy Spirit from you because you are My child and He is the seal and the guarantee of your salvation. Come to Me quickly in repentance when you sin so I can restore to you the joy of your salvation. The longer you walk with Me and the closer you stay to Me, the more willing your spirit becomes to cling to Me and obey Me because you know the grief and devastation that comes when you go your own way. You can walk in a manner worthy of your calling not because of who you are, but because of who “I AM” – cling to Me.