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White as Snow

  • Come now, and let's reason together, says Yahweh: Though your sins are as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land Isaiah 1:18 WEB.

    I grew up in the country and have always loved ATVs, four-wheel drives, dirt bikes, off-roading, and mud bogging. For a while, a group of us would set out at night on our ATVs and race through the swamp, splashing each other every time we got the chance to do so. Passing through swamp water deeper than the headlights, drowning the engine out and being pulled back home, or being winched from a muddy ditch were often part of the festivities.

    At the end of the night, you would have had less mud on you if you had just rolled in it. Because the mud would splash and dry, splash and dry, and soon you wore a thick crust of dried earth like a crab shell. It was heavy and cracked when you walked. When we finally got back home, you couldn't tell what race of people we were, and we would wash in the yard with a water hose before entering the house to take a shower.

    In that light, some of us have done some spiritual mud bogging in our days, and you can no longer tell that we were once Christian. All evidence has been covered over now by a thick crust of mistakes, shame, and defeat. We begin to feel as if there is no way that all of that is ever coming off, for it is just too much. Our past builds upon us and forms a heavy burden, and we refuse to turn to the One Person who can take it away because we feel that He is mad at us or ashamed of us. Yet, that is only a lie the enemy wants you to believe.

    The truth is that the Lord is not angry with us, for He knows us better than we do. Whether your sins are one or a million, the Lord will wash you right now if you simply ask Him. In one minute, your entire life can be washed as "white as snow," for God is not mad at you for what you have done in the past. He loves you, and He will give you a fresh start if you only take a moment to talk to Him today. If you are still breathing, then there's still time.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for redeeming me from the enemy. Now I am Yours. Please forgive me for the things that I have done wrong. Cleanse me, wash me as white as snow, and guide me from this day forth. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Praise the Lord Hallelujah! Thank you for forgiving us all ! Thank you for all you do for us all! ❤️
April 4, 2021
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Thaylor Grammont Jr
Thaylor Grammont Jr

Good morning to all. HAPPY EASTER. May God continue to bless you and your family. 

 

Amen.....

 

April 4, 2021
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Barbara Jackson
Barbara Jackson

All hail, the LORD JESUS CHRIST the forgiver of sins , the mighty GOD. I Thank you today, for Redeeming my Soul.  For standing up for me , when I couldn't stand for myself. For surrounding me each and everyday with your Grace and Love and favor, and great Mercy. GOD Bless 

April 4, 2021
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

AMEN. Heavenly Father, Bless us all today. Thank you for forgiving me. I shall praise YOU always. AMEN

April 4, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Wash us as white as snow and please forgive our sins. Amen 

April 4, 2021
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father I Thank You for Your Forgiveness

April 4, 2021
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you for washing me clean Father We love and adore you.

April 4, 2021
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Amen  praise   God  for  are savior   in jesus name 

April 4, 2021
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father I thank You for what You have done in my life, stop the snares of the enemy who is always surrounding us. Cleanse us with Your forgiveness and lead us to be as snow to follow every direction You give us to accomplish Your will, in Jesus Christ name we pray. Amen. Thank You Lord. 

Pastor and Sylvia, thank you both for your devotionals that teach us every morning about being closer to our Lord, God bless you, Amen. 

April 4, 2021
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!  Happy Easter to everyone!  "This is the Day the Lord has made let us Rejoice and be glad!  May you all be blessed!!

April 4, 2021
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Father please forgive me for all of the things I did wrong and knew better Amen Have A Bless Easter Everyone 

April 4, 2021
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and Amen!!! Thank you my Lord and my God!!!

April 4, 2021
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonard

Thank God for His Mercy, Grave &  Unconditional Love...????

April 4, 2021
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonard

GRACE !

April 4, 2021
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

April 4, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes please Lord Jesus, amen 

April 4, 2021
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

AMEN! Lord, cleanse me, wash me as white as snow, and guide me from this day forth.  Praising You for Your inexplicable gift of grace this Easter Sunday!

April 4, 2021
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Thank you dear Jesus for your sacrifice for us. Amen 

April 4, 2021
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Susan Petho
Susan Petho

Amen!

April 4, 2021
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name I ask,Amen. 

April 5, 2021