For my daily study, I continue to lean on DesiringGod.com's Solid Joys daily devotional, which today looks at the root of sexual sin - and all sin for that matter - based on David's words from Psalm 51. John Piper uses this Psalm to illustrate how David sought God versus "protected eyes and sex-free thoughts" the latter of which Piper rightly believes address only the symptoms of his sins of adultery, rape, murder, and malice towards God (see also post from two days ago). Piper shares: "[p]eople give way to sexual sin because they don’t have fullness of joy
and gladness in Christ. Their spirits are not steadfast and firm and
established. They waver. They are enticed, and they give way because God
does not have the supreme place in their feelings and thoughts that he
should." Experiencing fullness of joy in God is what produces sanctification and freedom from sin - all believers should seek "hunger and thirst for righteousness" (Matthew 5:6).
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You give me great joy in even the darkest and difficult circumstances - thank You Jesus for giving me life to the full! I am not deserving of such blessings. My sin is great and it continues. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lia 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.
