confession – Brian Friedl https://brianfriedl.com Making Your Life's Mission Possible Sun, 23 Apr 2017 02:39:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.17 64732294 Your Words Matter https://brianfriedl.com/your-words-matter/ https://brianfriedl.com/your-words-matter/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2017 02:39:16 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/your-words-matter/ Words matter…and how we deliver them also.  I have witnessed far too many times when words fired like like an un-aimed arrow pierce the heart of a friend.  I have also been the one holding the bow.  The damage done is catastrophic and unnecessary.  

As Christians, we are to, “as much as possible live peaceably with all men.”  This demands that we take an inventory of our words and actions and make changes where necessary.  How can we be reconcilers and ambassadors for Christ, when we are letting our mouths go unstrestrained?

My heart breaks for the arrogant and proud heart that doesn’t consider the hearts of others. For one day it will find itself alone and depressed.   Only God can break a heart like this and lead it to repentance. 

Reflection

In what ways have your words hurt others?

Confess your wrongdoings to those who you have hurt.  Make sure to hit all the parts. 

“I was wrong for…”

“I’m sorry for…”

“Can you please forgive me?”

“I will do my best not to do it again”

Make restitution

Prayer

Father, for with our tongues we bless and curse; it ought not to be this way.  Help us to use our words to build up your people and encourage them.  Humble us and teach us to own our mistakes.  Let us seek to make peace in word and deed, in the name of Christ, Amen!

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What hope is there then if we are desperately sick at the heart of our being? Our hope lies in the great physician; the one who handcrafted every cell in our body; the only one who has the power to restore to perfection through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  

Without Him we would have been left in a helpless state.  Instead God’s desire for us to be with Him has trumped our inability to do what is right.  He has rescued us with the blood of Christ and we are now righteous in His eyes. 

Personal Reflection

What sin are you hiding from others?  Know that it is not hidden from God.  Confess it and walk in the light as he is in the light and experience true freedom today. Let Him cleanse and purify your heart. 

Prayer Focus

Father God, we confess that we have harbored sin against you and you alone.  We have been deceived and thought we needed something more than your provision.  Please forgive us and lead us into the light of your love and righteousness.  Thank you for your son Jesus and His powerful victory at the cross.  In His name we pray, Amen.  

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