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September 2009

A Journal of Hope

9/19/2009

 
As another Rosh Hashanah season approaches, I am asking the Lord to examine my heart. I want the Lord to remove anything from my life He does not approve of...
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. Traditionally it represents many things to include the celebration of the creation of the world, as well as the creation of the first man, Adam. It's also a time for soul-searching introspection. Ultimately, it allows the Jews an opportunity for repentance. God, it is hoped, forgives His people of the sins they've committed during the past year. He then seals their names in the Book of Life for yet another year.

For the Jew, therefore, Rosh Hashanah is a sacred time. It is a season for hope and renewal. And, with this in mind, it's an opportunity for me to pause and reflect on the goodness of God. In fact, through faith in Yeshua (Jesus) God has already forgiven all my sins. And what a miracle it is because my sins and transgressions were many.

Furthermore, as the Jewish new year approaches, I want to thank the Lord for the blessing of having access to pens, paper, and an electric typewriter. I am grateful for the opportunity to have a spiritual journal for anyone to read, because even though I'm in prison, my writings can travel far beyond these walls where people from all walks of life could learn about a Savior who loves them. He is a God who is full of mercy and compassion, and it is because of Him that I write.

D.B.

Note: Rosh Hashanah begins today at sundown. 

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