Lord,
I come to You in the stillness of this new day, yet with a thought that troubles my soul. The thought that a wall could rise between us, that Your face might be hidden from me because of my deeds.
I do not desire for my prayers to become but an empty echo in the silence, rendered powerless by sin.
I fear the thought of calling out to You, only for You not to hear me; of You drawing away because I have allowed compromises in my life that grieve Your heart.
Therefore, I ask You today, help me always to obey Your voice, and never give You cause to turn away from my petitions.
Your Word reminds me how grave this danger is.
“If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” (Ps 66:18)
I do not want to cherish iniquity in my heart, Lord. I desire no secret corners where Your light cannot shine. Please, help me to run to You the very moment I become aware of sin.
I do not want a separation to form between us, not even for an instant. I want to live without walls around the heart.
I long for the courage of King David, who did not hide his guilt but opened his heart before You. May his posture be mine as well.
“I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.’ And you forgave the guilt of my sin.” (Ps 32:5)
How wondrous is Your promise, Lord! You do not wait to punish me, but You wait to forgive me. Your faithfulness and righteousness are my hope and my refuge.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
Thank You for this assurance. It gives me the strength to draw near to You, even when I feel unworthy. You invite me to step closer, promising that You, in turn, will draw closer to me. I desire to dwell in the warmth of Your presence.
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:8)
Lord, I cannot purify my own heart. My will is weak, and my spirit is often divided. Therefore, I ask You, do it for me. Come into me with Your cleansing power.
This is my deepest plea for today and for all the days of my life: transform me from the inside out.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10)
May my heart be pure today, so that my communion with You may be unhindered. May my spirit be steadfastly fixed upon You, so that my prayers may be heard and my life may be a joy to You.
Amen.
Thank you Jesus
Amen ❤️
AMEN!!!