Matthew 23
I pray all of the time to be a good father for Zach and Dustin...to focus on matters of the heart vs external matters. Often I am not successful in my efforts. Here I have a reminder to focus on what is important to Jesus - the matters of the heart. And lest I forget, I must not only focus on the heart of children but also on the heart of Lisa and my own.
In particular for Lisa, I am reminded of Paul's words in Ephesians here.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an incredible God as You have washed away my sins through Your suffering and death on the cross. That You would do this for me is truly amazing. I am not worthy of such a blessing. I am selfish and I am lazy. I am not obedient. Thank You for everything You have done for me but I come to You empty handed...my worship is not only filthy rags, but I am dirty with sin. Please forgive me Jesus. Help me turn from this sin and help me be the man You intend for me....a humble and obedient servant that pleases you in the home, in the workplace, and in the community.
"First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean."
I pray all of the time to be a good father for Zach and Dustin...to focus on matters of the heart vs external matters. Often I am not successful in my efforts. Here I have a reminder to focus on what is important to Jesus - the matters of the heart. And lest I forget, I must not only focus on the heart of children but also on the heart of Lisa and my own.
In particular for Lisa, I am reminded of Paul's words in Ephesians here.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an incredible God as You have washed away my sins through Your suffering and death on the cross. That You would do this for me is truly amazing. I am not worthy of such a blessing. I am selfish and I am lazy. I am not obedient. Thank You for everything You have done for me but I come to You empty handed...my worship is not only filthy rags, but I am dirty with sin. Please forgive me Jesus. Help me turn from this sin and help me be the man You intend for me....a humble and obedient servant that pleases you in the home, in the workplace, and in the community.
