Verse of the Day:
"You, Lord, are
forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you." Psalm 86:5
(NIV)
Forgiveness has been on
my mind a LOT lately. When I get stuck on something I usually begin to wonder
why it is on my mind so much. If I have a person come to mind and stay there, I
pray for them as I believe maybe the Spirit is leading me to do so. I’m puzzled
though, with a topic like forgiveness, as to whether I am needing to forgive
someone in my life…or if I am in need of forgiveness. Then I wake up to this as
the emailed Verse of the Day in my inbox. Message received.
So my plan today is to
find some quiet time to reflect and to get right with God. He’s probably
disappointed in me that I have not attended much church lately. I am certain it
doesn’t help that I have not written for Him in months…or more.
God is understanding and
loving however He is also all knowing so He can see through my excuses about
having no time. I could most definitely replace my small window of TV time with
some writing time. It would not hurt to give up a few rounds of Trivia Crack
for some Bible reading. Instead of scrolling through Facebook, Instagram or
Twitter on my lunch, I could be writing notes, ideas and concepts for my next
devotional.
As with anything, if you
woke up today then you have a chance to start again, to do things better, to
make a difference. I am not trying to have a big ego here but for some of the
people who read my posts, I know that God has been using my words to make a
difference in their lives. That is all about Him folks. I am honored and
blessed to hear your feedback but He gets ALL the glory there.
I am a sinner and I fail
and fumble often. I need His forgiveness and I know the moment I ask for it He
will offer it up and my blemishes will be washed away by the Blood of the Lamb.
But maybe, just maybe, you need it too. Perhaps God has led you to read my
words today because He wants you to get right with Him on something you have
been avoiding. Don’t take my word for that. Pray your way through it.
Most Heavenly Father,
Today I come to You on my knees and
I pray for Your forgiveness. I know there are things in my life that have kept
me from You and I am sorry for allowing these walls to prevail. Please help me
to tear down the facades. Guide my by Your Word and Your Spirit to get right
with You. Shine Your Light on the path so my footprints may not stray any
longer. Thank You for not forgetting about me, even when I have made little or
no time for You. In Your Son’s most powerful and beautiful name I pray that
Your will be done. Amen.
May God grant each of
you, reading this, a most blessed and restful weekend. May His favor go before
you and may His peace surround you.
All my love through
Christ,
Niki
