Ephesians 5
Paul encourages us to avoid sin and evil by taking such actions as avoiding "partnering" with those who willingly commit sin (v7). Another implied message here by Paul is that sin, when confessed to Jesus, becomes visible, and when we repent from our sin and ask Jesus to forgive us, God can use our sin or redeem it for His glory so that we become a light for others.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are indeed and incredible God, the one and only God and my Lord and savior. You beat death, You have done, and You are able to do all things...Phil 4:13. You can take my sin and use it for good...and You have. How great You are! I am not worth such a God and worth the blessings You have provided and will continue to provide. I am lazy, disobedient, etc. Thank You for Your blessings and love but please forgive me Jesus! Help me turn from such sin and towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please cure and heal her Jesus. Help me serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. v13
Paul encourages us to avoid sin and evil by taking such actions as avoiding "partnering" with those who willingly commit sin (v7). Another implied message here by Paul is that sin, when confessed to Jesus, becomes visible, and when we repent from our sin and ask Jesus to forgive us, God can use our sin or redeem it for His glory so that we become a light for others.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are indeed and incredible God, the one and only God and my Lord and savior. You beat death, You have done, and You are able to do all things...Phil 4:13. You can take my sin and use it for good...and You have. How great You are! I am not worth such a God and worth the blessings You have provided and will continue to provide. I am lazy, disobedient, etc. Thank You for Your blessings and love but please forgive me Jesus! Help me turn from such sin and towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please cure and heal her Jesus. Help me serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
