We usually start life under the assumption that we can
achieve the American dream, but life often careens out of our control. We
eventually admit that we are ultimately powerless to overcome the negative
aspects of our life, and we realize that we need a Savior outside of our self (Romans
7:18).
First, we attempt to trust in a person to bail us out. We
get into codependent relationships that seem to stifle us in the end. In order
to reinstate our sanity, we eventually realize that we must come to believe in
a power, which is greater than anything this world has to offer (Philippians
2:13).
Some people try Eastern religions, positive thinking or
something that epitomizes wholeness to them. This lasts for a little while, but
often fizzles out. Everyone ever born has an innate knowledge of God within his
or her soul, yearning for their spirit to be reborn (Romans
1:19-23). We all have a body and soul - our mind, will and emotions,
but our spirit is dead until we come to Christ (John 3:1-21).
Once we come to Christ, He helps us to clear our conscience
of dead works. Feelings of unforgiveness, anger, resentment, bitterness and
more melt away at His presence in our life. He also helps us to think of people
to whom we need to ask forgiveness, and He helps us to make amends for the harm
we perpetrated on their life
(Lamentations 3:40; Luke 6:31; Matthew 5:23-24).
It is wise to obtain Christian counseling and discipleship,
and to share with someone who will continually hold us accountable as we walk
in God's Truth (James 5:16; 1 Corinthians 10:12). As we humble our self before
the Lord, He replaces our moral deficiencies with the fruit of His Spirit
(James 4:10; Galatians 5:22-23). He loves us with an everlasting love (Jeremiah
31:3).
Prayer:
Father God, remind us that no one is perfect. We can
forgive those who harm us and ask forgiveness from those whom we hurt. As we
pray and read Your Word, draw us closer to You, tell us Your Will for our life
each moment and give us the power to carry it out (Philippians 2:12-13;
Ephesians 2:10; Colossians 3:16). Thank You for totally forgiving us for our
transgressions of Your ways. Sanctify us daily as we walk toward Your
perfection (1 John 1:9; Matthew 5:48).
Thought for the Day:
Nothing but living in service to Jesus Christ can fill the
void that continually haunts our life. - Romans 12:1
