40 Days of Prayer: Day 40

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. Romans 5:1-11

Dear Lord,
How I am so thankful that I have been justified through faith. Because of Jesus' atoning work on the cross, His righteousness is imparted to me, an unrighteous sinner. God, I am overcome with gratitude and humility when I think that You look at me and see Jesus' sacrifice, and not my sin. Jesus, I thank You that my righteousness is all because of Your humble obedience and God's free gift of salvation that You made possibly by Your death on the cross. I thank You that I am no longer under God's wrath, but instead I am saved by Your life. I thank You that I am not separated form You, and I never will be. Lord, I praise You!

In Your Name,
Amen.