Lazaroo – Wednesday, April 22, 2009
3 comments, Apr 22, 2009“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself.
(Daniel 1:8)
I don’t want to defile myself, either, LORD.
Although You hate all sin, I know there are certain things You especially detest – things that threaten to ruin all that is good and holy.
God help me:
Be sexually obedient to You.
Never turn to a medium for advice.
Do everything in my power to preserve the lives of innocent children.
Keep a clear conscience before You.
Stay free of all bitterness.
Put You first above everything and everyone else.
But it’s too late.
I’ve already defiled myself, because Your law is like a chain – when I break even one link, I’ve broken the whole chain.
I confess my sin. Help me detest it as much as You do.
Rip it out of my life and purify me!
In Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
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Leviticus 18:20-25, 30; Leviticus 19:31; Leviticus 20:2-3; Deuteronomy 18:9-12; Numbers 5:20; Ezekiel 33:26; Psalms 106:37-39; Jeremiah 7:30; Jeremiah 16:18; 1 Corinthians 8:7; Hebrews 12:15; James 2:10; 1 John 1:8-10
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Steve Says:
John and Jeff – I love your poetic language!
“…to continue letting the seed inside me to grow…”
“the Grace…that fills all the gaps of my failures.”
Apr 22, 2009, 2:32 pm