Psalm 73
God wants us to be in relationship with Him - and this means we must worship, be in prayer with Him, and serve Him - daily. When we sin, we must confess our sins and repent. When we do so, we are reconciled back to God. Otherwise, as Psalm 73 states, we remain far from God. We do not want to remain far from God as once sin catches hold we risk being "dragged away" by our own evil desires.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loved me and died for me, knowing everything about my sin. You always welcome me back with open arms when I confess and repent of my sin. What a God of love and grace You are. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I neglect my role as father too often. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. v27-28
God wants us to be in relationship with Him - and this means we must worship, be in prayer with Him, and serve Him - daily. When we sin, we must confess our sins and repent. When we do so, we are reconciled back to God. Otherwise, as Psalm 73 states, we remain far from God. We do not want to remain far from God as once sin catches hold we risk being "dragged away" by our own evil desires.
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. James 1:13-15
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loved me and died for me, knowing everything about my sin. You always welcome me back with open arms when I confess and repent of my sin. What a God of love and grace You are. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I neglect my role as father too often. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
