Daily Inspirations by Rev. Dr. Precious prothro

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The Weight of Sin vs. the Power of Love

I recently saw a church marquee that read, “God’s love is greater than your sin.” What a simple yet powerful truth.

We all sin—and we will continue to fall short as long as we live in this flesh. That’s not an excuse; it’s reality. But in that truth lies another: God’s love doesn’t waver based on our failures.

We are called to grow—to be better than we were yesterday. We should pray through our struggles, reflect on our missteps, and allow every trial to teach us. Growth in God requires intention.

But here’s what we cannot do: we cannot allow our fleshly flaws to become stumbling blocks that keep us from spiritual maturity.

2 Peter 3:9 reminds us that God is patient. He extends grace repeatedly—not wanting any of us to perish, but to come to repentance. He showed that grace when He gave His Son. And yet, while God freely forgives, we often struggle to forgive others—and ourselves.

Let’s not remain trapped under the weight and shame of sin. God’s love is greater. Receive His grace, repent sincerely, and grow intentionally. Today, choose to live under the veil of forgiveness rather than the weight and shame of sin. Let His love lift you and lead you forward.

Prayer: Gracious God, Thank You for Your unfailing love and the grace that covers every one of our shortcomings. Help us to stop carrying the weight of guilt and shame, and instead walk boldly under the veil of Your forgiveness. Teach us to grow daily in grace, to repent sincerely, and to forgive ourselves just as You so freely forgive us. May we never forget that Your love is greater than our sin, and Your mercy is new every morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen.