RISE & SHINE · Thursday, August 28, 2025

An Inheritance of Grace

☀ FAITH COMPASS

PROVERBS 13:22 NIV

A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

JOHN 3:16 ESV

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

☀ MORNING LIGHT

Hey friends and family, God’s love runs deep, like a river that never runs dry. Life can weigh heavy with guilt, but Jesus carried it all to the cross, giving you His righteousness as an inheritance. His Gospel’s the gift—God sent His Son to die, passing His eternal riches to you (Romans 5:17 NLT). Ever feel His forgiveness wash over you, like a friend’s words lifting you up? That’s why He died, to make you His forever. “Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God” (1 Peter 3:18 NIV). By trusting His sacrifice, you can lead others to that same love, like pointing a weary traveler to water. When did Christ’s love set you free? Who needs His Gospel to share that gift?

☀ WALK IT OUT

Hold fast to Christ’s sacrifice with these three ways to soar:

TRUST HIS LOVEPray, thank Jesus for dying for you, resting in His grace.

REFLECT ON HIS GIFTWrite down a time His forgiveness changed you, letting John 3:16 stir your soul.

SHARE HIS RICHESSend a kind word to someone carrying guilt.

☀ QUIET PLACE

Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice that makes me righteous. Help me share Your Gospel. “Your steadfast love endures forever” (Psalm 138:8 ESV).

☀ LEAVE A TRAIL

Tell us a story—when did Christ’s love set your heart free? Tag someone who needs His gift.

☀ GO FURTHER

Proverbs 13:22; John 3:16; Romans 5:17; 1 Peter 3:18; Psalm 138:8

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