Catch Up

If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

I, like Cait, have found other things need "priority" in life and as I sit here tonight, I am ashamed that I have been so neglectful of the word and reflection. I am hopeful that after we get things settled, I will be better about it, but it seems like things are always popping up...so frustrating.

On to reflection, I think about these verses and how they flow together so nicely and perfectly. Ed (my husband) and I are taking the New Life in Christ class at our church and we talk every week about how perfect God has made the world. We are constantly reminded of our sin and how Jesus died to save us! It's so incredible to think about and it seems so silly to think about and focus on all the trivial things that occur during the day that take up so much of our time and energy when there's such an amazing phenomenon right in front of us. I pray that I continue to remember that Jesus has atoned for my sins, that God has created this relationship with him for me and that I am not perfect, he is, and only my recognition of my imperfections and asking for forgiveness can save me. Thank you Jesus, I love you!