Renew, Refresh, Reset, Start over. All these things are possible to do with your life when you have Jesus Christ. And the best part is, you can do it over and over again.
When people truly give themselves to Christ, they give everything. Their whole heart, their whole life. But some of those who are less passionate and have less support and motivation to live in every way for Him tend to slowly fall away without realizing it until it's almost too late. Such is the case with me.
I just now "Renewed" myself in Christ, as I have been growing bitter because of some unseen thing lately. I still can't see it, but by praying and dwelling on the important aspects of life and Christ, I eventually will. And I'm not worried about finding it quickly. It will come, God will show me. That's the wonderful thing about Him, he is forgiving, merciful and loving. And it's never too late. It is exhilarating to feel such a thing.
I had been ever so slowly falling away from what is important, and in doing so, started to ruin my own character, my outlook on life, and my relationships with other people. And the terrifying thing is, I only noticed this about half a week ago. Shows you how destructive it can be...
It is NEVER too late to ask forgiveness, never too late to "Renew" your relationship with Christ and other people. And I pray that I will keep my word to The Lord to keep Him number one, and that you do so as well.
Have a blessed day!
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~A Reborn.
Isn't it amazing how when we start to pray in humility, that it is like this veil is taken away and suddenly we see with painful clarity our mistakes, and our misperceptions, and what exactly was wrong with us. Because in the end, it's always us, no matter how much we'd like to blame other people. But isn't it fantastic when we realize it?! Once we do, all it takes is humility to ask for forgiveness, and then we feel so much cleaner!
ReplyDeleteI think that one reason we can be hurt by ourselves and others is because we can tend to forget that we are insignificant. :D
Blessings!!
~KnightRanger :)
It is! It's just sad when we inevitably fall, and fall again. But again, there is the grace and mercy of The Lord! So, while it's sad, it's a wonderful thing when you are forgiven.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very good point.
Thanks for your thoughts!
~A Reborn.