PERSISTENCE NOT PERFECTION
The Bible says to “pray continuously” and I fall so short that it is pitiful. There are days when I feel closer to the Lord and I remember to pray throughout the day. You should see how proud I am of myself on those days, it is like I aced a really hard test. I am pretty sure that the Lord doesn’t want me to feel proud and he doesn’t want me to feel like it is something that is really hard to accomplish. There are nights when I lay down and as soon as my head hits the pillow I fall asleep. I will wake up in the middle of the night and feel so ashamed that I didn’t take the time to pray. I feel guilty that I let my body dictate that I should sleep instead of letting my mind call out to the Lord. I try to take that time to pray but honestly, there are times when I fall straight back to sleep.
Controlling my tongue has gotten better but there are still days I slip and say something I am ashamed of. I instantly catch myself and I ask for forgiveness but I wonder at why I couldn’t control the tongue, why did I even say that to begin with. I would love to have others think of me and being kind and sweet, not spewing venom and lashing out when I am angered.
The Lord knows we are not perfect and He doesn’t even expect us to be. He wants us to “strive” to do His bidding. He wants us to be persistent and not give up. This is not like a diet where you just say, “forget it” when you have a bad day. Ask for forgiveness, call out to the Lord, take His hand and walk with him. He is there!
Nobody is perfect!
Have A Blessed Day!
Another beautiful sharing of your faith with us Tania. I so enjoy reading of your Christian walk. My struggle is usually within my mind. I find myself depressed and sad because of my aloneness . Then I remember how alone Christ was and how much he gave for me. We are sisters in Christ and I love you. Have a beautiful day.
Wow! I feel exactly the same. Each day is a new opportunity and when I’m asking forgiveness for losing it at some point, I’m thanking God for His grace that forgives and helps us in our walk. This really spoke to me!
A beautiful and heartfelt work of heart and soul…I love how honestly you approach your walk with God! The title says it all and I am encouraged today by what you wrote. Thank you and may God bless you beyond words.
I consider myself more spiritual than religious, but I feel very connected to a higher being, regardless of what you choose to call them. I personally feel that praying encompasses a variety of things; gratitude, positivity, love and joy, charity. I think that during your day, if any of these things factor into your day, then you are following the right course. Thank you for sharing your inspiring and thought provoking words.
That’s wonderful insight. Thank you for sharing.
Beautifully said. You sure Have a way with words. I seem to always have to ask for forgiveness because of words miss spoken or thoughts. My devotionals help me to stay focused in our creator.
Have a blessed day.
Your reminder to hold our tongues and pray all the time is a wonderful and much needed reminder. We all forget or are too tired at the end of a busy day to pray. That’s when you remember to pray and thank the Lord for our blessings as you think of them throughout the next day. Thank you for always sharing yourself… and your timely messages. God bless you.
Well said. I do feel like I fall short as well. I liked that you said “strive to do his bidding” I do.
God Bless You Sister!!!! I have a daily struggle controlling my negietive thoughts and words!!! That said..it overflows to my faith and mood direction! Among all the other posotive..happy things I am blessed with negativity should be the very least of my worries! Matter of FACT I really don’t have worries or troubles if I keep my eyes on Him! That Carnel human mind is weak to the enemy knowing just when to say the right things in your ear! Positively kick him in the teeth sand PRAISE JESUS for SALVATION over death ..Hell and the grave!!!???????
Enjoy Your Blessings
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Thank you for starting my day with you truth. Beautifully put.
Beautifuly said although I dont pray and don t go to Church. I can understand that people het strenght from their religioun. Have a great Sunday!