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"As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. 1 Chronicles 28:9 NKJV
Christians can never sin cheaply; they pay a heavy price for iniquity,” wrote Charles Spurgeon in his Morning and Evening devotional. “Transgression destroys peace of mind, obscures fellowship with Jesus, hinders prayer, brings darkness over the soul; therefore be not the serf and bondman of sin.”
David seemed to understand that truth when he spoke to his son Solomon, encouraging him to serve the Lord wholeheartedly with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and thought. A mind and heart that are harboring sin are unable to serve Him wholeheartedly.
You will never be fully free from sin on this side of heaven, but if you are quick to confess your sin, you exhibit a heart that is fully devoted to God Holding on to pet sins is an indicator that your heart has been pulled away from Him. What does the Lord see right now when He searches your heart, your desires, and your every thought? If He sees any darkness, confess it to Him right now.
Prayer: Father God, at times I get so discouraged over my sin. When You examine my heart, I want You to see someone who is completely sold out for You.
Christians can never sin cheaply; they pay a heavy price for iniquity,” wrote Charles Spurgeon in his Morning and Evening devotional. “Transgression destroys peace of mind, obscures fellowship with Jesus, hinders prayer, brings darkness over the soul; therefore be not the serf and bondman of sin.”
David seemed to understand that truth when he spoke to his son Solomon, encouraging him to serve the Lord wholeheartedly with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and thought. A mind and heart that are harboring sin are unable to serve Him wholeheartedly.
You will never be fully free from sin on this side of heaven, but if you are quick to confess your sin, you exhibit a heart that is fully devoted to God Holding on to pet sins is an indicator that your heart has been pulled away from Him. What does the Lord see right now when He searches your heart, your desires, and your every thought? If He sees any darkness, confess it to Him right now.
Prayer: Father God, at times I get so discouraged over my sin. When You examine my heart, I want You to see someone who is completely sold out for You.
