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By Rick Warren â 12/16/2023 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20share%20a%20Daily%20Devotional%20from%20Pastor%20Rick%20with%20you&body= âHe came to the world that was his own, but his own people did not accept him. But to all who did accept him and believe in him he gave the right to become children of God.â John 1:11-12 (NCV) Nobodyâs perfect. Thatâs pretty common knowledge! Iâve met thousands of people as Iâve traveled around the world, and Iâve never met anybody who claimed to be sinless. I donât measure up to my own standards, much less Godâsâand you donât either. We all have flaws, and we all make fumbles. Thatâs why you need to know Jesus, the Savior who came to die for your sins. Heaven is a perfect placeâno sorrow, sadness, or sickness. Heaven is beyond your wildest dreams! Heaven is perfect, but you and I are not. If God let imperfect people into heaven, then it wouldnât be a perfect place. If God let us into heaven with all of our imperfections, then heaven would be no better than earth. But God had a plan: He came to earth at Christmastime. He sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to live a perfect life in your place. Then Jesus died to pay for all of your sins so you donât have to. You get to go to heaven by just trusting him. What a deal! âHe came to the world that was his own, but his own people did not accept him. But to all who did accept him and believe in him he gave the right to become children of Godâ (John 1:11-12 NCV). When you trust in Jesus as your Savior, you become part of Godâs family, and that family is going to last forever. God created everybody. God loves everybody. God has a purpose for everybody. But God is only the Father of those who choose to become part of his family by meeting the family requirements: Believe in his Son. Thatâs the condition. God made you, but he also saved you. The reason he came at Christmas was to die for all your sins. I canât think of a better reason to give him your focus and devotion. [PLAY todayâs audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>]( Talk It Over - How does knowing that you are saved by grace and not your works help you relax in your everyday tasks during the busy Christmas season?
- Why do you think God wants you to choose him? Why doesnât everyone get to call him Father?
- What are some practical steps you can take to shift your focus to Jesus this Christmas? Trust Jesus as Your Savior today What better time than Christmas to trust Jesus as your Savior? If youâre ready to commit your life to him today, then pray this prayer: âDear Jesus, you have promised that if I believe in you, everything Iâve ever done wrong will be forgiven, I will learn the purpose of my life, and you will accept me into your eternal home in heaven one day. âI confess my sin, and I believe that you are God, my Savior. I receive you into my life as my Lord. Today, Iâm turning every part of my life over to you. I want to follow you and do what you tell me to do. âJesus, I am grateful for your love and for your sacrifice that makes it possible for me to join you in heaven. I know I donât deserve it. And I thank you that I donât have to earn or work for my salvation, because I know thatâs impossible. I want to use the rest of my life to serve you instead of serving myself. I humbly commit my life to you, and I ask you to save me and accept me into your family. In Jesusâ name I pray. Amen.â If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. Iâd like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus. The post [This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior]( appeared first on [Pastor Rick's Daily Hope](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20share%20a%20Daily%20Devotional%20from%20Pastor%20Rick%20with%20you&body= [Get the Daily Hope Prayer Journal when you give a gift to support Daily Hope!]( God uses your generous support to reach people around the world with the hope of Jesus through Daily Hopeâand for a limited time, your gift will be doubled thanks to a $100,000 Matching Grant! And weâll say thanks for your generosity by sending you a powerful tool to give your prayer life a boost in the year aheadâthe brand-new Daily Hope Prayer Journal! This yearâs theme, Experiencing Godâs Peace will help you tap into Godâs power and presence as you discover the keys to praying with passion and purpose. Featuring a soft-touch cover and 235 beautifully designed pages, this journal brings you over 150 life-changing Bible verses, stunning photos, and beautiful artwork. Youâll discover how to have a more vibrant prayer life, connect with the Lord, and establish a consistent daily prayer time. [GIVE NOW]( [Complete Audio Series (Purchase)]( Includes 3 full-length message from Pastor Rick's series Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life. [LEARN MORE]( [Series Summary]( Message 1: When God Changes Your Plans
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