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“Return To The Lord Your God”
Sometimes we are overwhelmed when we consider just how small we are and just
how little an impact our lives make in the overall scheme of things going on
in life. There are everyday occurrences and rare tragedies that stress us and
bring us to humility. Sadly, when things go well, we tend to become arrogant
and feel a sense of self worth, and we try not to allow anyone to remove that
from us. But usually for the most part, we find that we are not in control over
much of what this life offers. We may complain, but all our complaints do not
change a thing.
On the other hand, you do make a big difference in the lives of those whom you interact. How you behave brings happiness and joy into the hearts of loved ones, or it can produce sorrow. Who you befriend makes a difference in those lives, and those you help feel a sense of blessing has surrounded them. So don’t ever think that you do not matter in life, because your life does matter. It matters to those you meet and it matters to God.
When we become so overwhelmed by the things in life, we begin to despair and seek help from Divine intervention. There are times that require prayer and those times come every day. How often in your prayers do you call upon the Heavenly Father's forgiveness and protection for our nation? Not often enough, I suppose. Yes, we need to confess our sins.
Hosea 14:1 tells us the reason we need to return to the Lord your God; “because you have stumbled in your iniquities”. Iniquities is just another word for sin, error, bad judgment, or just plain ole selfishness. Isaiah 59:2 tells us that our sins separate us from God, so for us to return to God there must be a reconciliation, and that we cannot do by our own works. Jesus provides such for us, and it is through Jesus that we can be saved. How?
We are commanded to believe that
Jesus is the Son of God and died on the cross for our sins. (Acts 8:37). We
must repent of our sins (Luke 13:3) and we must confess
Jesus as Lord (Matthew 10:32) and we must be baptized for the
remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16). Then we must remain faithful and
continue learning (2 Peter 3:18). Let us help you on your spiritual
journey. May God bless you in your study of His word.
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By Carey Scott via Madisonville Meteor 4/9/2008
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