This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life.
- 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Lord Jesus, thank You for coming into the world to save sinners - and for the patience You displayed toward the worst of them. Let that same patience be a living encouragement to everyone who has given up on themselves.