I KNOW THERE ARE THINGS IN MY LIFE THAT I MUST CONTINUALLY WORK ON
Sakkie Parsons
In many of our lives there are—let us call them areas—that are not fully aligned with what God requires of us.
I know there are things in my life that I must continually work on. I am also grateful to our Lord for His grace that allows me to be aware of the things that are not yet completely right.
What encourages me so much is that I know I can and will set right those things in my life that do not yet bring joy to my God, through the power, help, and grace available to me through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
Hebrews 13:20–21
“Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
When something happens to me and I see through my actions or my thoughts that I am once again acting or thinking wrongly, I initially feel bad about it, but immediately I remember that it does not have to be this way in my life, and that within me I have the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome this problem or weakness. Then I tackle the problem in my life again with renewed zeal.
Hebrews 12:1–4
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.”
At the end of this race there is not a gold medal waiting. No—something infinitely more valuable!
Eternal life, and with it:
1 Corinthians 2:9
“However, as it is written: ‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’—the things God has prepared for those who love him—”
I close and let my great hero Paul have the final word, although I have really let him do most of the talking anyway.
2 Corinthians 7:1
“Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”
Enjoy this wonderful day.
Greetings,
Sakkie