Monday, December 17, 2007
VERSE: You know my folly, O God; my guilt is not hidden from you. Maythose who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, theLORD Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame becauseof me, O God of Israel. -- Psalm 69:5-6
THOUGHT: While we're all weak and sinful, and while we do have Jesus toatone for our sins and to intercede before the Father on ourbehalf, there are still a couple of big problems with our sin. Thisverse reminds us of one of them: we don't want our sin to be anembarrassment to God or his people. Let's avoid sin because that iswhat God wants us to do. Let's avoid sin so it won't reflect badlyon God's people. But let's also pray for ourselves and our brothersand sisters in Christ that God will not allow our failures to bringshame on his Church, his Christ, and his cause.
PRAYER: Forgive me, loving Shepherd, for my sins. I am sorry forrebelling against your grace. I am fully confident that you haveforgiven and cleansed me of my sins through Jesus' sacrifice. Butplease, dear God, use your divine power to prevent them frombringing shame or embarrassment on you and your people. In Jesus'mighty name I pray. Amen.
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