and put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

Acts 15. 9.

Heavenly Father, you don't look on the outward appearance, but you look on the heart of man.

There's no longer any difference between the Jews and the Gentiles.

You broke down that wall of separation with

your grace. I now have the same access to God and enjoy the same privileges and the same hope of

glory as my Jewish family. True conversion has nothing to do with conforming to a set of rituals.

True conversion is the sincerity of the heart that is justified by the grace of God

and purified through forgiveness of sins.

My heart is renewed by my faith in believing in the Lord Jesus Christ.

There are no external ceremonies that are required and no legalist rules to adhere to in order to justify my salvation.

You purified my heart from dead works, so I can serve you, the living God, for all the days of my life.

You have circumcised my heart from idolatry and all uncleanness,

so I might abide in your presence and find the joy and peace of your promises.

The only condition for acceptance

and to your eternal family is faith.

Faith to believe in you

and your son and your goodness.

Without faith,

it's impossible to please God.

In Jesus' name.

Amen.

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