Blessed are
those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
I believe God has put a
burden on my heart to promote discipleship wherever and however I can. I desire
to be a good and acceptable disciple of Jesus. I believe that means that I am
to learn and teach others to observe all the things that Jesus commanded
(Matthew 28:20). So that we each may be becoming more and more like Jesus. (2
Corinthians 3:18)
I have a little book of
names of people that God has given me to pray for. Some of those people have
turned their back on God. Some of those people have never turned to God. Some
of those people have done hurtful things to others in that same little book.
Some of those people have stumbled in sin and are struggling to get up again.
(2 Peter 3:9)
As I see their names, as I
am learning to intercede, my only appropriate response before God, is to mourn.
There are others on my
little list who seem to be satisfied to be in church, but content with
themselves with no thought of being conformed to the image of Jesus.
As I am learning of the
amazing things God wants to do in the lives of those who follow Jesus (Ephesians
1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:9). As I look at these other names once again I am led to
mourn.
I am led to mourn because
this is the command of God. I am led to mourn because the only alternative is
to judge and criticize, and that makes me an enemy of God. I am led to mourn
because finding myself in agreement with the God of all creation is a great comfort.
Father of mercy, God of
compassion I need grace to walk in this way. I thank you that your word tells
me that at your throne I can find grace to help in the time of need. Here I am
Lord boldly and confidently coming to you for help to live the life I was
designed to live. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be
acceptable in your sight oh Lord my strength and my redeemer. Amen.
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