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"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
MOURNING
Are we truly and honestly aware of the tragedy of sin? Do we understand its' effects on our own hearts? Have we found ourselves humiliated at the fact that we have offended God? Are we deeply grieved by the sins of others and the state of the world? If so, then we are among those who mourn. Be encouraged, we will be comforted.
Heavenly Father, we pray for spiritual insight to understand the tragedy of sin and how it has separated us from you. We thank you and praise you, Lord, that as we repent and mourn over the effects of sin on us and our world, you have provided comfort for us. In Jesus' name.
Read Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."(NIV)
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." (KJV)
Thank you for this reminder of the seriousness of sin. I'm afraid we get so used to it that we tend to overlook too many things. I hope your prayer will be all of ours as well. Blessings, Charlotte
I just came through 3 very emotionally difficult years. The other day, I worshipped at a church, leaving filled for the first time in years. Once filled, all I could see was my sin over the last 3 years, how much I had damaged my witness. I repented and God, being God, welcomed me back. I was so blinded to my sin during these past years but am grateful for a God who loves and forgives.
4 comments:
Oh LORD knows I've mourned. I've mourned and tried to make sense of many things. I am learning to just mourn & let God take hold. Tammy
So good to know that God forgives us and loves us. Happy Spiritual Sunday!
Thank you for this reminder of the seriousness of sin. I'm afraid we get so used to it that we tend to overlook too many things. I hope your prayer will be all of ours as well.
Blessings,
Charlotte
I just came through 3 very emotionally difficult years. The other day, I worshipped at a church, leaving filled for the first time in years. Once filled, all I could see was my sin over the last 3 years, how much I had damaged my witness. I repented and God, being God, welcomed me back. I was so blinded to my sin during these past years but am grateful for a God who loves and forgives.
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