To those seeking God and who are in the faith, but have fallen into sin, say with me the following if you have not already. “Save me, oh God. Judge me, Lord. I am sorry for my sins. Have mercy upon me. You have seen me while I was in secret and I am sorry for giving into temptation. Cleanse me of my sins. I turn from it today to follow You, Jesus. Amen.” In the world we live in, laughers and scoffers will come our way. This persecution causes many people to stumble, even those who once prayed a prayer like this. However, those who continue to seek God on a daily basis will not be moved. God is our greatest help and when He is with me, I can do all things. David wrote, “save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah. Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.” (Psalm 54:1-4)
Those who are wicked and/or fight against God will be rewarded evil not good in this life and the next. As for us, we are blessed by God. I will freely sacrifice things in my life, especially my time, for the sake of Christ. I give God praise as He is so good. Just think of what He does for your life. God delivers me from trouble, including temptations when I pray. I have seen God’s desire for me and how to treat my enemies. He helps me love them as I love those in my family and God. David continued and wrote, “He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good. For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.” (Psalm 54:5-7) Is this what your life is like? Do you let your enemies affect you or do you love them as Jesus loves us? Have you learned the importance of sacrificing your precious time for God? If so, you have been delivered and God is with you. Amen.
Let us pray:
Oh Lord, I pray that Your will be done in my life. I give you everything that I have today, this life, and the next. I devote my time to You and what You can do in and through me. God, lead me from temptation, that my mind and soul will be fixed upon You. What Satan offers appears good in the moment. There are even pleasures in those few minutes that we take our eyes off of You, but it never lasts. Thank You for giving me and other people sorrow for our sins. Lord, I don’t ever wish to make You unhappy with me. I don’t ever wish to grieve the Holy Spirit. I acknowledge that my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and that I ought to treat it this way every day. So look into my life and help me know what needs to be improved upon and confessed openly. Willful sinning is terrible and absolutely evil. I pray that will never become like this. Lord, there is happiness in my life only from You. I have found joy that never ends. You are my hiding place. My strong tower. I love You, Jesus. Amen.