God, our loving Father, knew that even on our best days we would never achieve perfection. In light of that knowledge, He sent His Son, Jesus, to each of us. He went into Jerusalem, took our sin upon Himself, and paid the penalty of sin for us. Yes, ALL OF US. Maybe you weren’t expecting your freedom to come through Jesus. Maybe you were expecting it to come through your own resolve, self-help, counseling, or pills. Maybe you thought your freedom could be achieved through the right relationships, success, or accumulation of stuff. Nothing can achieve in your life what Jesus died to give you. He can make you fully alive: free from guilt, shame, bondage, and regret. If you’re reading this, and you’ve never accepted the free gift of God’s grace through Jesus, simply say this: “Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I know that you are the Savior. I ask You to forgive all my sins and remove all my shame. I invite You to come into my heart and be the Lord of my life. And I’ll follow Yo...