Do What is Good – Reflection & Repentance – Day 31

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March 24, 2023

“Wash yourselves. Cleanse yourselves.
Remove your evil deeds from my sight.
Stop doing evil.

Learn to do what is good.
Pursue justice.
Correct the oppressor.
Defend the rights of the fatherless.
Plead the widow’s cause.

Isaiah 1:16-17 CSB

Reflection

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Does my life reflect good works?

A Prayer

Heavenly Father, You are good. Your mercy endures forever. Thank You for the gift of Your Word. As we meditate on each and every word, we learn what is Holy and what is not. We learn how to live lives that reflect Your goodness into the world. Help us to release our sinful ways, unearth hidden motives, and pursue tangible actions that demonstrate that we are Your children. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

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