Posted by Ron Edmondson on June 24, 2012
He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap. Ecclesiastes 11:4
You’ve been holding back, haven’t you?
You want to move forward, don’t you?
You just can’t seem to move forward.
Someone told you you couldn’t…
They said you didn’t have what it takes…
Someone you loved hurt you…
They lied to or about you, cheated on you, misled you,
You failed miserably…
It was a public failure…everyone knows about it.
You disappointed the people you love the most…
Whatever the reason…
You feel like a miserable wretch.
(Is that a fair assessment?)
Maybe this is your theme verse:
Bend an ear, God; answer me. I’m one miserable wretch!
Psalm 86:1…I’ve had days I’ve thought it was written for me.
It’s kept you from taking a risk…
It’s kept you from living your life…
At some point…
You’ll have to try again…
You’ll have to get back up…
You’ll have to move forward…
The beauty of grace is that it gives you a fresh start.
You can begin again. You can start anew.
Pray this prayer. God, I’ve messed up. I’m messed up. Others messed me up! God, I can’t hide from you. I believe Jesus paid all the price for my sins…and the sins of others. I know real life is found only in you, and in you there is hope. All things can be made new. God, by your grace and power, renew me. Cleanse me. Strengthen me. Help me take the first step. Permit me, push me, shove me forward. Whatever your will…Let’s go! In Jesus name! Amen.
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