Rather, Be Glad

Who can endure the day of His coming? Who can keep standing when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.  Malachi 3:2 NET

The truth is, we can’t do this life ourselves! God is a refining fire, a cleansing influence—but we must repent honestly for Him to be able to change us. If you’re feeling convicted about your sin, don’t feel hopeless about it; rather, be glad we still get to invite Holy Spirit within, be grateful that because of His presence we are still sensitive and responsive to God. 

Psalms 3:3-4 NET But You, LORD, are a shield that protects me; You are my glory and the One who restores me. To the LORD I cried out, and He answered me from His holy hill.  

Having come before the Lord with praise and prayer, admitting sins, our hearts are ready to bring needs of others, concerns, and requests to Him. God’s mercy and favor is ours when we belong to Christ. As we live in close relationship with Him, the desires conceived within us are purposes He can fulfill! Always ask with a humbled heart of yielding to His will - When we know and declare that Jesus is our risen Saviour! Be confident in that truth! 

Philippians 4:6 NIV God has promised to meet your needs daily, not weekly or annually. He’ll give you what you need when you need it! 

….. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

To fulfill our God-given assignments in life, we will need God’s favor. God can give favor, even in the most unusual places and through the most unassuming people. God is writing your story. He is writing our story. And like worship and prayer those stories are woven together. Keep your mind open, your eyes on Jesus Christ - the horizon/ and stay sensitive to how He’s leading you and you will not faulted.