As my mind races about this morning
from thought to intent, I believe it would be good for me to bring them to an
abrupt halt and concentrate on my own commitment towards the grace of God in my
life and his abundant mercies. Even though I may have posted similar thoughts
before I feel that such considerations should be re-visited from time to time.
It is needful for us to all consider our blessing in Him and the escape that we
have received from our heavenly Father.
When I consider what I actually
deserve, hell would be a just reward for all the sin in my life and yet I have
escaped that fate and all because of my Saviour’s Love towards me. In spite of
my rebellion towards God, God the Father initiated the rescue for my soul. He
sent His only begotten Son to pay the price for my sin…
Therefore, I resolve in His abundant
grace and by the finished work of my Savior’s wonderful accomplishments, I will
now therefore go on the record and pen these words.
I articulate that from today, I will
make every effort to trust the Word of God with greater intent than I did
yesterday. In addition, implement your instructions to the best of my abilities
within the bounds of your mercies. When faced with choices I will look to the
Word of God for counsel with greater determination and believe in its
instructions as a child trusts in their father’s ability to keep them safe. I
will not let the nagging voice of apparent reason influence your instruction. I
certainly do not want any relationship to stand in the way of that truth.
“Let God be true and every man a
liar”… I know in whom I believe! There is none like you; you are all knowing;
perfect in all of your character and you have instructed your children to walk
by faith, which feeds our hope and in turn energizes us to find your will for
our lives.
Continue to teach me these valuable lessons;
give me a deeper understanding of what the men of old went through in regard to
their commitment to you. My prayer is that you would help and instill your
truths in me like never before, so that I may glorify your name as you equip me
to walk by faith. I am thankful that these lessons have already kicked into
gear, here I am Father God take me where you need me to be. I will not be as
bold as I once was in my youth and cry out “thrash me if I am out of line”. Moreover,
how I needed that trashing, but I will understand that I will be forever indebted
to you for it. I stand in awe when I think of the goodness of Jesus and I think
of what He has done for me. Thank you for being patient with me Father God. I
love you my King. How merciful you are to some who are in desperate need to
find rescue from themselves. When I consider a man like Samson the Nazirite,
one of the men of faith mentioned in Hebrews chapter 12. A man blessed of God
from birth. The one you called out to free Israel in a desperate time. And how
things panned out in his life; with all eventually giving up on him; “But God”
after allowing him to travel down a very slippery slope as he flirted with your
promises, he eventually came to his senses; “But the hair of his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.” (Judges 16:22) – People
often write off others as spent, but you Father God are the final authority on
all things and you look into the hearts of your children and determine their
outcome. My plea is that you renew a right spirit in me, as you teach me to
wait patiently for your rescue in every area of my life. Open my senses to the
Word of God like never before, as a hunter hones his knife ready for use when
called upon. What else does a man have that will stand the test of time, the
pleasures of this world are temporal and lures to take my eyes off what really
counts, YOUR VOICE and YOUR WILL!
When we study any given subject there
will come a time when we are expected to write an exam. Am I ready for the
test? On reflection, I have failed many tests dismally and yet a resolve that
can only come from the Spirit of God has driven me to pursue your will for my
life. Please continue to drive me towards your will and not my wants, and I
know that you, my great God and Father, will give me the desires of my heart.
Thank you for who you are Jehovah God, Amen!
I am persuaded that you are true and that
it is impossible for you to lie, not that my validation would add any value to
your awesome character but this truth helps me with my application of “putting
on the mind of Christ”. Gracious Heavenly Father you are perfect in every facet
of your being, and how do I know this to be true? You Word so declares it, the
Lord Jesus said; “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is
perfect.” (Matthew 5:48)
God can
and will never be enticed by sin. It is out of the reach of His brilliance.
Satan thought he was immune to sin but proved that he was taken by it, in fact
he is the author of it, at least when it involved mankind. Was he not the one
to entice Eve with mankind’s very first sin? Ay! Therefore it is imperative for
my mind to be captivated by these truths; “if God is for me who can be against
me”, but in the same breath if you are for me, I too must be as equally
committed and take up my cross and follow you with new vigour. This I will only
ever achieve if you enable me to apply my wishes. Restore the resolve I once
had when I was newly saved so that I may take up my cross and follow my beloved
Saviour even to death if need be for your name’s sake. However, not with zeal
without knowledge, I could never repay the debt of your kindness, thank you
Father God for your undying love and commitment toward me; I just want to go on
the record and thank you. THANK YOU MY LOVING GOD AND KING!
Sure, I am fully aware of the weakness
I still have as the old man looks to rob me of this, but the truth has been
declared in and through your Word that I am a new creature in Christ, old
things have passed away and all things have become new; “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2Corinthians 5:17) – It is this truth that I long to embrace, restore what the
canker worm has eaten from my life and thank you Father that as I make this
request I am persuaded that you will oblige, bless your name now and forever
more, there is no One like you and because of this I can cry Abba Father, Amen
and Amen!
Let me leave you with the song I
now sing…
“When I think of the goodness of
Jesus, when I think of what He has done for me my very soul cries out hallelujah,
praise God for saving me.”
Signing off
Tyrone
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