Jesus set us free from the demands of the law and “performancism”
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Galatians 5:1
Lord Jesus, there is no freedom like the freedom we have in you. To be free from the law’s demands is astonishing, exhilarating, and (hallelujah) true. Thank you for fulfilling the law for us, by your life of perfect obedience. But, like most people, I still default towards performance-based living. By the power of the Gospel and your Holy Spirit, keep liberating me from all forms of legalism, works-based-salvation, performancism, and anything else that contradicts the freedom I have in you. I want to obey you because you already love me, not because I’m trying to earn your love.
Jesus’ cross was our Judgment Day. God’s love frees us from the fear of judgment
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
Heavenly Father, many times my heart has to catch up with my head, especially in matters of grace. I know the Bible teaches when Jesus died on the cross, he took all the punishment I deserve, but it seems too good to be true. How can you be this generous and loving to me? By the truth of the Holy Spirit, drive out these residual fears in my heart that haunt me with threats of condemnation and judgment. May your perfect love drive out everything that contradicts your declaration that I am fully and eternally accepted in Christ. Shut the mouth of the devil with this Jesus’ bold affirmation, “It is finished!” In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.