I'm sure that guy would like to
start his day over again. I've had days
like that.... well I have never been in a pick up truck with guns pointed at me
but I've been under the shadow of darkness because of my chosen behavior. I'm the one responsible for my actions and
reactions and I hate to behave in a sinful manner. Charles Spurgeon said,
"The door of repentance opens into the hall of joy." What a gift
God has for me and for you. (Psalm 32:5) "{When} I acknowledged
my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my
transgressions to the LORD'—and you forgave the guilt of my sin."
A pearl to string: With Christmas approaching
rapidly the thoughts of joy flood my soul. It's not the shiny new Christmas gifts under
the tree that bring lasting joy. Once the newness of the gift wears off, the
joy starts to fade. Presents get lost, toys get broken, and dreams of
long-lived happiness begin to evaporate. The truth is, nothing in this earthly
life offers unending joy. It's not the
presents... it's His presence! The Bible says in 1 John 1: 9,
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful
and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all
unrighteousness." All sin, all unrighteousness—past, present, and
future—is washed away by the blood of Christ when we confess our sins and
receive his cleansing salvation. Our souls are forever freed from the crushing
weight of guilt, thanks to the loving sacrifice of our Savior.
I've
been praying for you that the challenge of going through a negativity fast last
week would set you up for repentance. If
you've walked through the door of repentance, then you've awakened into the
hall of joy described by Charles Spurgeon. This is the message of the gospel
that we celebrate at Christmas—God's pronouncement of everlasting joy to the
world!
Merry
Christmas
His
birth is our gift of JOY everlasting
Lyndi
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