Dear God,
I am reminded this morning that I do not have to continue to be sad, because yet again I have spoken quickly and a little harshly to family members. I speed to You, in repentance, and confession, believing I am forgiven. I by determination alone cannot prevent this happening again, when tired and pressured. My recourse is only ever, to daily and throughout the day, invite You Jesus afresh into my heart.
It is also wise I have found, to take precautionary measures in looking after this body I have been given, and when possible, prevent over tiredness and pressure. I truly do want to live in a way that lifts up Jesus and glorifies You, Father God. 1 Corinthians 10: 31 “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Please hear my prayer, and be my strength and guiding force, so that Your desire for me, can be actuated as I live each day. I more realise, it is by accepting the invitation of Jesus, and abiding in Him, as a branch to a vine, that I have the continuous spiritual, life giving ‘sap’ flowing through me.
Sometimes it easy to begin to doubt that I really do have the Holy Spirit fully dwelling in me, because my behaviour is often not full of love or the fruit of the Spirit, “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control”. But then I read in many places of scripture, this the reality for the sinner, living the Christian life, and we must never give place to the suggestions of Satan and with despair, give up, God has provided a way out, Jesus will lift us up. God reminds me just how He views an erring, but repentant sinner, who looks to Jesus upon the cross, dying for every sin. John 3: 16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” Thank You for bringing this promise before me again today, as I am reminded how precious we are in Your sight.
Never are we rejected when we come to You hoping and desiring to be saved. Even now Jesus is raised, and through His spilt blood, intercedes on my behalf. 1 John 2:1 “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”
I am so glad, that I am loved absolutely, forgiven and blessed by Your presence.
Amen
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