A few years back I received a text message from a friend of mine. One of the statements said, “my control over sin needs more Jesus.” It made me think of where I have been before. I have putt my confidence in the flesh. You know… I got this. That is usually the first stage of failure. That statement took me back to a quote that was spoken to me on a Quest event back in 2014.
“Stop trying to create the absence of sin and start cultivating the presence of the Lord.”
God has a habit of chasing after leadership too. Let Him catch you and see what happens. Well he caught me. He spoke to me through a friend of mine with this statement. “Stop trying to create the absence of sin and start cultivating the presence of the Lord.” I had to just sit there a minute and actually ask him to repeat it again. Sometimes I think (me included) that we focus so hard on trying not to sin that we miss it! We try to prevent sin instead of just focusing on God more. Remember, Your heart is filled with Him which leaves no room for anything else. Be blessed today!
John 17.26 I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” (ESV)
God tells Moses, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14
Matthew 6.6 