I believe in confessing my sins to God not a pastor or priest.
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From: O.Addison Gethers
To: Deaf-blind inspirational life groups ; Resting place groups ; bsfm groups
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:04 AM
Subject: {dbilg} devotional and prayer from Sharon Sanderson Sept.30
Tuesday
September 30, 2008
CONFESSION
Then Job replied to the LORD:
"I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. You ask, 'Who is
this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?' It is I. And I was talking
about things I did not understand, things far too wonderful for me.
"You said, 'Listen and I will speak! I have some questions for you, and you
must answer them.' I had heard about you before, but now I have seen you with
my own eyes."
Job 42:1-5
Without a doubt, confession is good for the soul. That is the one thing the
Catholic Church has on us - they give people the opportunity to confess and
empty their souls on a regular basis.
One of the joys of doing what I do is allowing people to confess the wrongs
they feel they have committed; as well as the wrongs committed against them.
However, helping them reach a point where they feel "forgiven" is sometimes a
long journey.
Apparently Job had a teachable spirit. As soon as He heard the truth come
from God he confessed his sin and repented. He also recognized a truth God wants
us to grasp: nothing is impossible for Him!
Like Job, sometimes we get into conversations and get carried away talking
about things that are way over our head! Many times I think if we would just
shut up and be still a minute we might receive a genuine Word from God about
the matter at hand.
Let's go back again to the beginning of this story. Remember that God was
pleased with Job? Now, look again at the last line of scripture above. Yes, you
read it right! Before this point of connecting with God, Job had just heard
about God's goodness. Now, He had a close encounter of the first kind; Job
experienced God!
Too many people believe God with their mind, but they haven't experienced
Him! Oh, we can believe all we want to, but it will never be enough to get us
into Heaven. We must experience God through the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
God is real and He wants us to have a real experience with Him. He wants
an intimate relationship with us. He wants us to know Him!
What about you? Have you met God through His Son? Have you accepted the
forgiveness He offers? Are you washed in the blood? If not, why not do that
today?
Oh, Lord, if there is just one person reading this today that hasn't really
met You up close and personal I pray that the power of Your Holy Spirit would
convict them of their need to confess that truth, accept Your forgiveness,
and receive the salvation You so freely provide. Also touch those whose faith
is failing because of the many storms that have come against them. Renew and
refresh each and every one of us Lord so that we can go out and be a blessing
to others in Your name! Oh, we need You more today than we needed You
yesterday!
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O. Addison Gethers
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