“But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks” (Ephesians 5:3-4).
The difficult part of the Christian life is entering seriously into the journey. One sin, one piece of leaven, can leaven the whole thing. How many fellowships fail because just a little bit of sin is tolerated. It is not that we pretend we can be without sin; it is that we must call it out when we see it. Calling it what it is, is the truth which brings freedom from it. Stop pretending and start living the life of freedom to which we have been called.
Lord, You know what stands in the way. You know where I have sin issues and do not call them out in myself. Lead me, O Lord, and I will follow. Show me Lord and then help me to confess my sins and repent. Guide me Lord so that I may now and always abide in You, Your presence, Your purpose, and Your way. Let me not pretend that I am anything other than a sinner saved by grace.
Holy Spirit, You search the depths of my heart and You know where I fall short. Guide me, Lord, so that I may walk in Your presence this day by faith. Help me to be deliberate about the road I walk this day so that I may be guided by You into the life of Christ. Let me not be hindered by those issues I have, but freely confess them, repent and live in the grace purchased by Christ. Amen.
