Reveration Blog
6/6/2003 WillfulnessMeditation Psalm 32:5,10--Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and You took away the guilt of my sin. Selah . . . Many pains come to the wicked, but the one who trusts in the Lord will have faithful love surrounding him. Should’ve Been
Will You open up Your arms when You know I’ve fallen down; When I’ve stumbled and I’ve hurt You once again? Though I said that I would follow I’ve waited for tomorrow I’m tired of having to say, “I should’ve been . . . I should’ve been a faithful witness not a coward. I should’ve been an honest man to make You proud. I should’ve come when You first called; I should’ve done just what You said. I should’ve died to all the things that make me dead. I should have loved the ones right here I know as neighbors! I should have listened instead of opening up my mouth. I should’ve come when You first called; I should’ve done just what You said. Lord, it’s time to put this selfish man to bed. Will You open up my eyes so I have You in my sight? Will You give me strength to live the way I should? Will You help me die to self and take me off the shelf. I’m so tired of having to say, “I should’ve been . . . Will You take me to the cross, where You suffered for my gain Will You break my heart and make it whole again? Lord, I truly am persuaded that You alone are able, To change my heart until the words are said . . . I am a faithful, standing witness to Your power. I am an honest man whose word is sure as gold. I come running when You call me; I will do just what You say. I’m the living light that honors You each day. I put my neighbor’s needs above my own obsessions. I’m known as wise now, for listening very well. I come running when You call me; and I do just what You say. I’m alive to You and dead to should’ve been. Inspiration The will to means I must act; it is not sufficient to want to, to wish to, I must act on the wish instantly, no matter what it costs.—Oswald Chambers in The Moral Foundations of Life ©2003 Daniel York ARR. Reveration is the weekly devotional ministry of First Cause. If you would like to receive these devotionals go to www.firstcause.org and click on the “Click here to receive weekly devotionals” box. Unlimited permission to copy this devotional without altering text or profiteering is allowed subject to inclusion of this copyright notice. Ecclesiastes 12:10-The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and to accurately write words of truth. (Holman CSB) Comments are closed.
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