JTH - How Long, O LORD?

Was it foolishness or impatience that had me thinking 20+ years of damage could be undone in a month of good eating?  Probably a little of both.  My old nature is not far from me. Oh, but God is faithful and His mercies are new every morning...weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

And so, with renewed commitment I journey on...and as I was pondering the irreparable damage already done to my colon (for short of a miracle of God the redundancy will not shrink back), I was struck by the fact that we can not do irreparable damage to our relationship with God.  There is only one sin that is unforgivable, blaspheme of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:31), which I believe to be unbelief.  But for those who believe, no sin, no amount of time will keep God from redeeming our lives when we turn to Him.  We may have to live with earthly consequences of our past sin, just as I may always have to live with dietary restrictions, but we are not excluded, nor will we bear them forever.  This Sunday we will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and it is because of His precious blood, that we are made righteous, and one day, even our bodies, will be glorified to perfection! 

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
¹⁰ your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.
¹¹ Give us today our daily bread.
¹² And forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
¹³ And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from the evil one.

 

Matthew 6:9-13

 

Maranatha Lord, Come Soon!