Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Building Begins With Us

When I think about how we as a church are to build each other up, I try to look past the words to the doing of it. How is it done, really? It seems to me that no matter what, there has to be a start, right? In my life someone shared Jesus with me. I had to choose. But even beyond that we each have a responsibility to look to our own lives and with our whole heart seek God.

In Psalm 119:10 the psalmist he is talking to God and says he has sought God with his whole heart, and asks God not to let him move away from God’s commands. From verses 9-16 he looks to God, commits to the relentless pursuit of God, and the interaction with God. He was wise enough to know his own shortcomings. Even though he committed to do his best, to say what God said, he realized he needed God to get on with life on a daily basis. Me too.

Prayer
Father, King of the universe, I ask that You reach out to Your people today, even now, to help us not stray from your commands. Please help us to keep our heart dedicated to You. We make mistakes. Please pick us up and help us get back on the path. You alone are God and Judge. In Jesus name. Amen.