June 11, 2008
We
have 5 children that need sponsors for the coming school year!
Thanks
to Jay from California for sponsoring for a second year
and
R. Miller from Nevada for sponsoring his first year!
Troubleshooting
I spent some time last week
tracking down a fault in the wiring in my home.
The original problem started
last fall and after replacing a few breakers the problem seemed to have been
fixed. Then last week the flickering lights and power surges started again.
I don’t like the look of it
and it is far from a perfect set up but I’ve been procrastinating on fixing
the problem because of the work involved.
As I was troubleshooting, my
fears were confirmed when I found that somewhere between the utility pole and
the breaker box, there is a break in the wire. It probably burnt through when
the circuit shorted causing more damage as it went into the panel and house.
The sin in our lives can be
like my electrical problem. We recognize that there is a problem, but we avoid
dealing with it because we are managing despite the problem. Perhaps not as well
as we would like, and sometimes it’s not very pretty but we get by.
We’re afraid to confront it
because we know that means there is likely other baggage to deal with as well.
There may be personal issues that have to be dealt with or amends that have to
be made.
Like my electrical problem,
the sin will not go away until it is fully dealt with.
If we confess
our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us
from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be
a liar and his word has no place in our lives.
I John 1:9-10 NIV
"Therefore,
if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother
has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go
and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
Matthew
5:23-24 NIV
Until next time, may Holy
Spirit prompt you to deal with the sin in your life and make whatever amends are
required.
God bless.
Darrel
Mason
Are
you running from God because you know your life has not been pleasing in His
eyes? There is no need to run! Yes He wants you to deal with the issues, but He
loves you and will accept you right where you are. God doesn’t expect you to
be perfect before He comes into a relationship with you. He will not reject you
when you come.
Email
me and I’ll share some Bible verses that explain why a personal relationship
with Jesus is so important and a prayer that will make it possible.