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CHANGES


ACTS 3:19

Repent therefore and return, that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;
 

There is a real problem if you know that there is anything separating you from GOD in your life that you are not dealing with. I’m am not talking about things that you struggle with daily. Nor am I talking about the occasional slip up in your walk with Christ. I am speaking of the sin that you turn your head away from and just live with from day to day.

For many young people (such as myself before I was married) it is fornication. For others it is paying tithes, and yet still for others it is carrying hate for present or past enemies. There are many sins and situations that provide the opportunity for us to repent and renew ourselves in the presence of the Lord.

It takes so much effort to maintain that sin. It also takes its toll when the consequences of life, as a result of the sin, are manifested.  For an example in my life, the fornication led to problems and resentment that almost caused me to lose the life I have today. We spend so much time observing the world around us, looking at the outward situations that GOD handles for us; we sometimes neglect to truly dig deep within ourselves to review the things that are holding our spiritual maturity back. 

Be encouraged. GOD wants to forgive you. GOD stands with open arms. Even though he knows fully the worst of you, he has given his best for you.  He hates the sin but loves you in spite of  it all. He wants you to be the best you can be.  That’s why he has done all he can to save you and raise you from who you were, to who you are, and will continue to be with you until you become who he wants you to be. Look into yourself and start in the recesses of your heart. Take the first step in reaching your next level.  Search and ask GOD to reveal where you need change and repent. Ask for forgiveness and move forward.  Real change begins from within.

 

I love you always and in all ways.

 

Rev. M. Harrison

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  1. Mrs C TruscottNovember 20, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    We have to be the change we want to see. We can't expect anyone/anything to be different if we don't want to go through some deep cleaning.

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