Why is salvation all of God’s grace and not based in any part on our own works? 1. Because you and I have sin that God will never accept in His holy presence. 2. Because the standard of righteousness required is God Himself. 3. Because, Ephesians 2:9, God does not want us to boast, but rather saves us, “So that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:7). 4. Because a love relationship is never based on the works one gives another. 5. Because we will forever wonder if we did enough good deeds. 6. And because if we could save ourselves based on our works, there would have been no reason to send Jesus Christ.
Randy Smith

A Parents Prayer

A Parents Prayer

A PARENT’S PRAYER

“I am a parent who has a child in the gay life. I pray for him, but often wonder if I am praying the right things. Just how do you pray for someone caught up in homosexuality?”
— Puzzled Parent

Dear Parent:
As you may know, my son is in the gay lifestyle. I have prayed many different prayers for him through the years. Since I received your letter, I have thought about my prayers and decided to write down this morning’s prayer for my son:

“Dear precious Lord, I thank You for my son, I also thank You that our relationship has been so good lately. You know how much I love him. But Lord, help me to stand firm in my convictions, and never compromise Your Word in fear of losing him.

“Oh Lord, I pray that You will save him. Peel back the layers of deception from his eyes, so he can see his life for what it is. Melt the bitterness in his heart about things past, and his anger toward You.

“Lord, I pray for his lover. Father, save him also. Reveal Your great love toward him. Use me as Your tool, Your hands, and mouth to bring the good news of Your love.

“Father, I pray You will protect them from disease and death. Yet, Father, I know that You deal with all of us individually, knowing just what we need and when we need it. Keep me from standing in Your way. Help me to be strong when I see difficulties arise. Let me allow YOU to save him and know that I CANNOT. Help me to daily hand him over to You and trust You with what is best.

“Thank you Father, for placing in my heart the deep hope and conviction that my son will come to know You. Thank you that I am able to share daily with the sons of other mothers. What a privilege to serve You, In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

  • Anita Worthen

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