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Today’s Theme for Prayer – Jesus Desires to Save Me
How Do I Allow Jesus to Act Freely in Me?
Gal 2:19-21
For through the law I died to the law, that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me; insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me. I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
Grace Prayed For
Openness to Transformation: Pray for the grace to be open to the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in your life. Ask for a willingness to be changed and molded into the image of Christ.
From Law to Love
This passage from Galatians 2:19-21 speaks of a profound and intimate transformation. It’s a passage about dying and rising, about losing yourself to find yourself in something much greater.
“For through the law I died to the law…” Imagine the law as a heavy set of chains, binding you with rules and regulations, a constant reminder of your shortcomings. To die to the law is to be released from that burden, to recognize its limitations in bringing true spiritual life.
“…that I might live for God.” This is the heart of the matter. Our liberation from the law isn’t for the sake of freedom alone, but to open us up to a new life, a life lived in relationship with God. It’s an invitation to a deeper intimacy, where our actions flow not from obligation but from love and gratitude.
“I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me…” This evokes a powerful image. We are united with Christ in his death, our old selves nailed to the cross. But just as Christ rose again, so too do we rise to new life. This isn’t just a metaphorical resurrection, but a real, lived experience. Christ’s presence within us empowers us, guides us, and transforms us.
“…insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me.” Even in our earthly existence, with all its limitations and temptations, we can live a life infused with divine love. Faith becomes the lens through which we see the world, the source of our strength and hope. We remember the ultimate sacrifice made for us, and we respond with trust and surrender.
“I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.” This is a powerful reminder that our salvation is a gift, freely given. We can’t earn it through our own efforts or adherence to the law. To suggest otherwise would be to diminish the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice.
This passage invites us to reflect on our own relationship with God. Have we truly died to the law, releasing our need for control and self-justification? Are we allowing Christ to live in and through us? Do we live by faith, trusting in the immeasurable love that has been poured out for us?
May this reflection draw you closer to the heart of God, and inspire you to live a life of surrender, gratitude, and love.
Growing in Intimacy with Jesus
Release from Performance: The passage emphasizes dying to the law. This means recognizing that our relationship with Jesus isn’t based on our performance or ability to keep rules. This frees us from striving and allows us to rest in His love, creating space for genuine connection.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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