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A Simple Cry of Faith

Redemptive Recovery

April 16

"And he was saying, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into Your kingdom."

(Luke 23:42)

As Jesus hung on the cross, He was flanked by two criminals. They were two men with stories of failure, guilt, and regret. One mocked Him, still hardened in his heart. But the other, broken and humbled, looked at Jesus with eyes of faith and uttered a simple but powerful request: “Jesus, remember me.”

It’s not about what we’ve done, but what Christ has done. No matter how far we’ve fallen, Jesus responds to genuine faith.

This moment captures the heart of grace. This criminal had nothing to offer; there were no good deeds, no chance to make things right, no time to prove himself. Yet, in a single sentence, he demonstrated repentance, belief, and hope. He acknowledged who Jesus was, a King with a kingdom, and asked not to be forgotten, but to be included.

This cry is the essence of the gospel. It’s not about what we’ve done, but what Christ has done. No matter how far we’ve fallen, Jesus responds to genuine faith. The man’s past did not disqualify him. In fact, it made the grace of Christ shine even brighter. Jesus answered, “Truly I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (v. 43)

For anyone who is struggling with regret, pain, addiction, or any other biproduct of this broken world; let this verse serve as a reminder that it’s never too late to turn to Jesus. You don’t need to clean yourself up first. You don’t need to have all the answers. Like the thief on the cross, you just need to trust Him and ask...” Lord, remember me.” Rest assured, He will not let you go.

Are you willing to come to Jesus just as you are? What’s stopping you from making that simple but powerful request: “Lord, remember me”?

Jesus, thank You that even in Your suffering, You showed mercy. I come to You with nothing to offer but my faith that is given by You. Remember me, Lord. Receive me, redeem me, and help me walk in the new life You offer. In Your holy name, Amen.

Redemptive Recovery (RR) is a Christian recovery group and program that is modeled on biblical truths. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives and that the bible is our roadmap. RR meets weekly and is for anyone currently navigating the challenges of addiction and also those that are further along in their recovery.

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Crucified with Christ

Redemptive Recovery

April 15

"I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."

(Galatians 2:20

This verse stands as a declaration of identity and transformation. Paul doesn’t say he is being changed; rather, he says he has been crucified with Christ. Something final has happened. His old self that was driven by pride, sin, and self-reliance has been nailed to the cross. And now, the life he lives is no longer fueled by human effort, but by the presence of Christ within him.

Our life with Him is not lived by trying harder, but by trusting deeper.

This truth lies at the core of the Christian life. When we surrender to Jesus, we don’t just add Him to our existing lives; we exchange our lives for His. That means our past no longer defines us. Our addiction, our shame, our failures; none of them have the final word. Christ alone has the final word.

Our verse today offers incredible hope. You are not who you once were. You have been crucified with Christ. The old has passed away, and the new has come. And this new life is lived by faith. Our life with Him is not lived by trying harder, but by trusting deeper. You are now empowered, not by your own strength, but by His Spirit living within you.

The intimate truth is that Jesus loved you and gave Himself for you. He didn’t just die for the world; He died for you. And now, He lives in you, guiding, sustaining, and transforming you from the inside out.

Are you still trying to live in your own strength, or are you living by faith in the One who gave Himself for you?

Jesus, thank You for loving me so deeply that You gave Yourself for me. Help me to live not in my old self, but in the new life You’ve given me. Let my faith in You shape every step I take. In Your name, Amen.

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Humility and the Cross

Redemptive Recovery

April 14

"And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross."

(Philippians 2:8

Humility is one of the most difficult virtues to embrace, and yet, it lies at the very heart of the gospel. Today's verse reminds us that Jesus, though fully divine, chose to humble Himself. He took on human form, walked among us, and submitted Himself in obedience to the most brutal form of execution known in His time: the cross.

Humility is not weakness; it is strength rooted in surrender.

This was not weakness; rather, it was power restrained. Jesus didn’t have to endure suffering, but He did so willingly. His humility wasn’t just a moment in time; it was a way of life. From the manger to the cross, Jesus modeled what it means to lay down one’s life for those He desires.

This kind of humility speaks directly to our journey with Christ and the struggles that reside within that journey. Many of us come from places of pride, control, and self-reliance. Yet the path to freedom starts with surrender. Just as Jesus humbled Himself in obedience, we too are called to do the same, submitting our will to God and trusting Him with every step.

Christ’s obedience brought our redemption. His humiliation brought our healing. And now, we are invited to walk that same road, not to earn salvation, but to reflect on the One who saved us. Humility is not weakness; it is strength rooted in surrender.

Where in your life is God calling you to humble yourself? What does obedience look like for you today?

Jesus, thank You for humbling Yourself to the point of death; death on a cross for me. Help me to walk in that same humility today. Teach me to surrender my will, trust in Your ways, and follow You with obedience and love. In Your name I pray, Amen.

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