DAY 2: Access to God

Let’s take a moment today to be with God. If you want to do this as a family, we encourage you to set aside time after your own quiet time to go through the family content at the bottom together.

PAUSE
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.”—Hebrews 10:19–22 (NIV)

Yesterday, we reflected on the incredible truth that, in Christ, we have full access to God. Today, we see some of the blessings that come with that access.

Cleansed from a guilty conscience: Hebrews uses the imagery of baptism—“hearts sprinkled” and “bodies washed”—to show how Christ has purified us. In Him, we’re cleansed and made pure from sin.

The full assurance that faith brings: The Greek word for full assurance speaks of complete confidence. Because of Jesus, we never have to doubt our standing with God. He’ll never cast us aside. At our highest and lowest, He’s with us.

PONDER

Are you carrying guilt from past or present sin? You don’t have to. Today, let go of that burden and embrace the freedom and peace of knowing you’re forgiven. Confess your sins and trust that “he is faithful and just and will forgive us” (1 John 1:9 NIV).

PRAY

Heavenly Father, I confess my sins and lay them before You. Thank You for Your grace and forgiveness. Help me walk in freedom and draw nearer to You over the next 20 days. Amen.

For Your Family

PAUSE

Read Hebrews 10:19–22 out loud with your kids. Whether you go on a walk, talk in the car, discuss at dinner, or gather before bed, choose a time in your day to discuss and pray together.

PONDER

Share this main idea with them.

• Jesus makes us clean so we can be friends with God.

Ask them:

• What does Jesus make us clean from?

PRAY

Guide your children to pray using these prayer points.

• Thank Jesus for dying for our sins and letting us come to Him at any time.
• Ask God to help you make the best decisions possible.
• Pray for someone who doesn’t know Jesus yet to know Him.

Pray this over your children:

Heavenly Father, we confess our sins and lay them before You. Thank You for Your grace and forgiveness. Help my children (name them) walk in freedom and come closer to You. Amen.