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Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. - Hebrews 4:16
Jesus’ love is always there for us, like that of a loving and supportive parent. We will never be turned away when we come to Him with a humble, repentant heart. His grace strengthens us in those times when we have failed.
As in any relationship, communication is so important and this factor is no different when it is applied to our relationship with God. He wants us to bring everything to Him in prayer. He knows everything anyway, nothing can be hidden from Him. Honest confession is healing and opens the door for the restoration His mercy provides.
I heard the testimony of a man who was experiencing some conflicts in his faith, which caused him to stop walking with the Lord for a while. Then one day he began to vent his anger at God in a tirade that expressed everything that had been bothering him. When he was finished, in the moment of silence that followed, he heard the Still Small Voice of the Lord say, “Now you are finally being honest with Me.”
That wonderful one liner brought the man back into his relationship with the Lord as he realized all his complaints were unfounded. God was real and had everything under His control, no matter how things appeared in the world.
Copyright 2024 by H. D. Shively
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