JANUARY 16, 2020
Amidst my quiet and peaceful prayer room
A storm rages outside disrupting the calm
Similarly, your words have disrupted my heart
No one lives without sin
I realize that I am a sinner
Always was and always will be
Sin lives inside of me
Sure, I have never killed anyone or committed adultery
Or haven’t I, certainly I have experienced flashes of lust
I must admit that I am not without sin
I am guilty of thoughtless words, selfish acts
prideful moments, moments of envy
acts of disobedience, anger, bending the truth
desires of glory and failing to give grace when needed
I have tried to live my life without sin
Serving my God and my fellow man
However, I need to be honest with myself
A day does not go by without sin
Perhaps my greatest sin is one of pride
It is so easy to think I am in control
You have blessed me in so many ways
Yet sometimes I want to take credit for my good fortune
I have only One hope
To come before you on bended knees
To ask for your forgiveness, power, wisdom and mercy
I am grateful that each day is a day of your mercies
Help me Lord, hear my cry
Forgive me Lord, invade my body, mind and spirit
You laid aside your Glory
To became man to understand the human weakness
May I gain your wisdom
receive the unfailing love of your Son
and the power of your Spirit
that I might overcome the weakness of my flesh