Lam. 3:40
Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn again in repentance to the LORD.
Today I challenge you to take this verse
literally. I challenge you to examine your
ways. What do you do daily in your life
outside your home, in your home? Do you
intentionally line yourself up to the Word of God to the best of your ability? Do you consider it important to live by
Biblical guidelines or not? How does
your actual doings line up with your believing?
Do you think others would think the same way
about you that you do? When was the last
time you asked your spouse, children, friends, or co-workers what they thought
about how you are living out your faith?
Most of us have never actually sought out the observations of
others. We are either afraid of what we
may hear or too proud to put ourselves out there for examination. Of course, we should be even more concerned
about how God would evaluate our living in light of His Word.
Upon careful examination, if you know that you have much to
be desired as a child of God, turn to the Lord and repent of your sins while it
is on your mind and heart. Do not let
pride stand in your way. It is okay to
not be okay with the Lord. No one is
spiritually perfect. No one always gets
it right. We all fall short of God’s
standards and need to repent. To never
repent of your sins is the worst thing you can do. Sin left unattended to hardens the soul and
if enough sins accumulate, God no longer has a hold on you. You can neglect your soul’s need for
repentance and get to the point where God no longer is a part of your
living.
Don’t be foolish and let sin hang around. Confess your sin before God, ask for His
forgiveness and make a commitment that you will strive to not repeat your sin
with His help. Keeping the soul free
from sin to the best of our ability is the soul’s salvation security. It is the pure in heart who will make it to
heaven. God commands us to be holy and
He means it.
Is your heart right with God today?
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