When it’s really about me!
I have been praying daily prayers of repentance for six months and have found an interesting transition – what seemed rote to start with has gotten under my skin. The Lord has a way of gently peeling back defenses I made so normal that they seem legitimately who I am. Bigoted? Are you kidding? No, He’s not kidding – that’s right – bigoted in believing that somehow I deserve God’s forgiveness and favor more than somebody else. But I know He loves me … oh, it’s not all about me. He also loves people that I am definitely uncomfortable with. Oh Lord, please change my heart. Have mercy on me Lord, because I don’t want to change. There is grace to change but I have to take it. I have reached out – first agree with the indictment – yes, I’m bigoted; then ask for a changed heart. I don’t just need forgiveness, I need a miracle. I need a new heart.
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I completely agree. I’m still reaching out for grace, and realizing that I need more everyday