[The Mayor]

Yes, I was on the road stuck in the blizzard overnight. I spent 25 hours inside my car.

[The Mayor]

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December 11, 2009

Tears Of Repentance

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READ: Luke 22:54-62

Peter went out and wept bitterly. —Luke 22:62

My husband, a self-proclaimed computer illiterate, purchased a computer to help him with his business. After giving him a few pointers, I left him alone to do some experimenting. It wasn’t long, however, before I heard a slightly panicked voice from the office: “Hey, where’s that ‘uh-oh’ button?”

What he had been looking for, of course, was the “undo” key that lets you backtrack when you’ve made a mistake. Have you ever wished for one of those in life? A provision to reverse, repair, or restore what’s been broken or damaged by sin?

After Jesus’ arrest, Peter, one of His beloved disciples, denied three times that he knew Him. Then, we read, “the Lord turned” and simply “looked at” him. Peter “went out and wept bitterly” (Luke 22:61-62). His tears were most likely tears of shame and repentance. No doubt he wished he could undo his actions. But Peter wasn’t left in his misery. After Jesus’ resurrection, He restored Peter, giving him opportunity to reaffirm his love (John 21:15-17).

When you sorrow over sin in your life, remember that God has provided a method of restoration. “If we confess our sins,” He will “forgive us” and “cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

We’re thankful, Lord, that when we fall
We can begin anew
If humbly we confess our sin,
Then turn and follow You. —Sper

The way back to God begins with a broken heart.

Bible in One Year: Hosea 5-8; Revelation 2

[JustAmy]

How very awful!! Thank God that you are safe!

Are you okay? Do you carry car blankets?

[MEG33]

Oh, Rus..Thank God you are safe now..

[yorkie]

Rus, I am thanking God, right now, for holding you safely in His arms during what must have been a harrowing experience!

Over 50 hunters were stranded in Flagstaff, AZ, all week from a blizzard that dropped three feet of snow Monday, and as of last night, 27 had been rescued. These storms can come in with a blink of an eye.

[pollywog]

oh NO!!!! I’m sorry! I heard that many were stuck in a blizzard and thought how terrible that must be.

Glad you are okay now!