In Him, we have redemption though His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7

 When you have a spat (argument) with someone, there is usually a period of disconnect, where neither speaks to one another, sometimes even avoidance plays into the mix. Only through time, grace, and forgiveness, is the relationship restored. Maybe you’ve experienced this yourself.

 As humans, we are created in the image of God. He loves us and wants to have a personal relationship with all of His creation. Because He is holy and righteous, our sin separates us from having a relationship with God. Today’s verse is a great reminder that Jesus Christ took care of the separation between us and God on the cross. Jesus bridged that gap between us and God, through His sacrifice on the cross, making payment for our sins.

 Maybe you’ve never experienced the blessings of having a personal relationship with your true creator. You don’t have to “try your best” to gain His approval, just believe in what Jesus Christ did on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins, ask for His forgiveness, and commit your life to Him every day. The only thing holding you back from receiving an eternal relationship with God is yourself. Why not ask Him to come into your heart today and know that you will enjoy the blessing of a friendship that will never end, no matter what happens in your life, when you welcome Him into your heart. God bless!