MARCH 2 - Broken but Not Forsaken
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:20–21; Genesis 3
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“Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight. Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.” — Proverbs 11:20–21
“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food… she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.” — Genesis 3:6
“And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden… and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God.” — Genesis 3:8
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Have you ever messed up and felt like hiding? Maybe you said something hurtful, crossed a line, or broke someone’s trust. That gut-wrenching feeling of guilt—that’s what Adam and Eve felt after eating the forbidden fruit. In Genesis 3, their choice to disobey God didn’t just change their day; it changed the whole world. They went from walking freely with God to hiding in shame. And yet, even in their failure, God didn’t walk away. He called out to them. He covered them. There were consequences, but there was also care.
Proverbs 11:20–21 reminds us that while God takes sin seriously, He also delights in those who walk in honesty and repentance. Even when we fall, God wants to restore us.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. God Sees It All: How do you usually respond when you mess up—do you hide, make excuses, or come clean? Remember, God already knows, and He still invites you to come to Him.
2. Sin Has Consequences: What were the results of Adam and Eve’s sin in Genesis 3? What does that show us about how serious disobedience is—and how it affects more than just us?
3. Grace in the Garden: Even after they sinned, God covered Adam and Eve with garments. How does this reflect God’s heart toward us when we fail?
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BOTTOM LINE
Even when we mess up, God doesn’t walk away. He sees our brokenness, calls us out of hiding, and offers grace when we turn back to Him.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for seeing me fully and loving me still. When I fall short or make wrong choices, help me not to hide but to come to You. Thank You for your forgiveness and grace. Teach me to walk in honesty and humility. I want to follow You with a heart that delights You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
