Humility, Forgiveness, Repentance

I was listening to a podcast from Church of the Highlands this afternoon and it really spoke to me. I began listening to the message and Pastor Hodges was preaching about receiving a touch from God. As he started with this message I assumed I knew what he would say. I figured he would say we need to get rid of disbelief and grab on to the fact that God is with us at all times. Pastor Hodges always talks about people in church filling in the blanks on the notes section before he has even said anything. Anyways, hearing the message I thought I was going to hear made me think I am trying to what I thought he would preach and nothing is happening. Somewhat of a frustrating feeling

Well this was myself getting in the way of God's word. Because the first barrier Pastor Hodges opened with was selfishness. This struck me and I knew this was my problem, that I need to readdress this issue and rid it of my life. He explained living a life of humility and for others is what God wants of us.

The next was seeking a deep forgiveness of the things or people who bring us down. This is so true and something I also need to readdress. Living a life of abundant forgiveness is also what God desires from us. It is not up to us to judge others, but to love others no matter what.

The last point Pastor Hodges touched on was repentance. Getting rid of the things we do wrong and knowing that God will forgive us, if we truly open our hearts for Christ. This is something I need to strive for daily. Because I know I am going to mess things up, but seeking forgiveness will help guide me down a path of everlasting love.

I pray that I can work harder to contribute to these parts of my walk with the Lord.

This was a verse that struck me this morning:

Romans 8:26-28

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.

be blessed,
your boy elbow