Do you feel distant from God??? Confession If you feel distant from God today, begin your time alone with Him in confession. Start with repentance and the confession of sin.
The Bible says: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9 NKJV
Often when we feel far from God just like Adam did after he sinned it may be because there is sin present in our heart. Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times it’s subtle: an idol we’ve let in, a careless word spoken against someone, gossip, bitterness, or even a thought we entertained about another person. These are inward sins hidden, but still very real.
What happens is this: sin leaves an impression on your conscience. It leaves a mark. Your conscience is the part of you that either draws you near to God with confidence or causes you to shrink back and hide. That’s why Scripture speaks of having a pure conscience. • “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” — Hebrews 9:14 NKJV • “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” — Hebrews 10:22 NKJV • “Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith.” — 1 Timothy 1:5 NKJV
This is why confession is so important. Some people may ask, “If Jesus died for my sins, why do I need to confess?” The answer is this: confession is an act of humility and repentance that restores fellowship with God and keeps your conscience clear. Without it, sin builds up and creates distance. With it, your heart is cleansed and free to approach Him.
Confession clears away guilt and shame so that you can boldly approach Him: • “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 NKJV
So take time with Him. Get quiet and pray: “Lord, show me any sins I’ve committed against You or against others that I may not even be aware of.” When He brings something to mind, confess it. If you need to make things right with someone, do so. If you spoke against someone, bless them and pray for them.
When you do this, you’ll find yourself stepping into a new freedom, entering into a beautiful time of closeness with the Lord.
Intimacy is the number one thing we have to protect!
Mario Esparza
Do you feel distant from God???
Confession
If you feel distant from God today, begin your time alone with Him in confession. Start with repentance and the confession of sin.
The Bible says:
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
— 1 John 1:9 NKJV
Often when we feel far from God just like Adam did after he sinned it may be because there is sin present in our heart. Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times it’s subtle: an idol we’ve let in, a careless word spoken against someone, gossip, bitterness, or even a thought we entertained about another person. These are inward sins hidden, but still very real.
What happens is this: sin leaves an impression on your conscience. It leaves a mark. Your conscience is the part of you that either draws you near to God with confidence or causes you to shrink back and hide. That’s why Scripture speaks of having a pure conscience.
• “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”
— Hebrews 9:14 NKJV
• “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.”
— Hebrews 10:22 NKJV
• “Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith.”
— 1 Timothy 1:5 NKJV
This is why confession is so important. Some people may ask, “If Jesus died for my sins, why do I need to confess?” The answer is this: confession is an act of humility and repentance that restores fellowship with God and keeps your conscience clear. Without it, sin builds up and creates distance. With it, your heart is cleansed and free to approach Him.
Confession clears away guilt and shame so that you can boldly approach Him:
• “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 NKJV
So take time with Him. Get quiet and pray: “Lord, show me any sins I’ve committed against You or against others that I may not even be aware of.” When He brings something to mind, confess it. If you need to make things right with someone, do so. If you spoke against someone, bless them and pray for them.
When you do this, you’ll find yourself stepping into a new freedom, entering into a beautiful time of closeness with the Lord.
Intimacy is the number one thing we have to protect!
-love yall
Pastor Mario
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