God wants us to be going to Him continually for wisdom, strength, help with temptation, forgiveness when we have sinned. It hit me yesterday that abiding means a continually going to Jesus for these things. I need to go to him right away when I am struggling with idolatry, resentment, jealousy, etc. I need to stop what I am doing and say, Jesus, right now, I am really having a hard time with this, can you please help me or Jesus, I see a man over there that seems to be struggling, give me wisdom with how I can show love to this person. I want to have minute by minute conversation with my Savior. Going to him once a day, is not enough-I am too weak. I need Him constantly. We all do. 1Thessalonians 5:17, "Pray continually." It gives on to say vs. 18, "give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus". I need to not only go to God continually with my requests, hardships, struggles, etc. , I need to be on my knees thanking Him continually for who He is, His love for us, His provisions. It is amazing that we have the right to approach Him and actually be able to speak with Him. Hebrews 4:15-16, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Jesus, I need you today. I can't be a faithful servant for more than a few minutes without your grace. I love you. I will say, humbly, that the scale seems to be coming a little less important recently.
Fran
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