Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
These last few weeks have given me some time to reflect on the condition of my heart and once again ponder the things that are deeper than bone. After much thought and meditation on my life I come to the conclusion, that Jesus I am confused. I am humbled by Your grace for You do not treat me as my sins deserve. I can view my life as a waste, but it was that very wasteful life that has brought me to where I am. I might reflect on all the many stupid decisions I had made, and completely overlook Your loving-kindness through it all. Easily I could sit here and regret the many times I disobeyed Your calling and lived for my flesh, but I would than forget Your mercy on me and the longsuffering You endured. There is much regret in the past that I can not change, but Your mercies are new every morning. You walked me through yesterday to lead me to today, and though I strayed far from the path, You lovingly sought me and led me back on the path that leads me to You. Wonderful is Your kindness towards us. I have been one to often make big promises that I truly intended on keeping; I can not recall one that I actually kept. Tomorrow is filled with mystery, no one knows what tomorrow will bring, and one could go insane should he be led to the foolishness of such contemplation. Yet You say not to worry, that all is taken care of and that You will provide all of our needs. So if yesterday is unchangeable and forgiven, and tomorrow is a mystery and completely in Your care, than that only leaves us to live for today. This is not a new thought, but one I often forget. I know the bad choices I have made in the past, and I do not know what tomorrow will bring, but I know I can obey and live for You today. This is my prayer:
1 Corinthians 16:13
These last few weeks have given me some time to reflect on the condition of my heart and once again ponder the things that are deeper than bone. After much thought and meditation on my life I come to the conclusion, that Jesus I am confused. I am humbled by Your grace for You do not treat me as my sins deserve. I can view my life as a waste, but it was that very wasteful life that has brought me to where I am. I might reflect on all the many stupid decisions I had made, and completely overlook Your loving-kindness through it all. Easily I could sit here and regret the many times I disobeyed Your calling and lived for my flesh, but I would than forget Your mercy on me and the longsuffering You endured. There is much regret in the past that I can not change, but Your mercies are new every morning. You walked me through yesterday to lead me to today, and though I strayed far from the path, You lovingly sought me and led me back on the path that leads me to You. Wonderful is Your kindness towards us. I have been one to often make big promises that I truly intended on keeping; I can not recall one that I actually kept. Tomorrow is filled with mystery, no one knows what tomorrow will bring, and one could go insane should he be led to the foolishness of such contemplation. Yet You say not to worry, that all is taken care of and that You will provide all of our needs. So if yesterday is unchangeable and forgiven, and tomorrow is a mystery and completely in Your care, than that only leaves us to live for today. This is not a new thought, but one I often forget. I know the bad choices I have made in the past, and I do not know what tomorrow will bring, but I know I can obey and live for You today. This is my prayer:
Everyday will You remind me to live is if its my last,
To take care of my responsibilities and keep my focus of the essentials.
To not allow my mind to be filled with unnecessary clutter,
That I might not forget the things that truly matter most.
Remind me that as far as the east is from the west,
So have You removed my transgressions from Your mind.
Soften my heart that I might learn from my mistakes,
And teach others to avoid such things as well.
Jesus, Guide me everyday in righteous obedience,
And continue to conform me in Your likeness,
Raise me up to be a man after Your own heart,
Yerning to please You in all my ways.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6
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