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In my faith
I have
tolerated much,
that is not
according to your word.
I have added and subtracted
from the
guidelines
you have
set forth
just as it
was convenient to me.
Oh, on the outside
everything
looked so religious,
but on the
inside
I robbed
myself of your blessing.
I was focused on worldly goods
money and
human recognition
being at
the top of the list
thinking
that is
the best
blessing I can get.
For a while it seemed to work
but when
the euphoria died down
and I got
used to all of that
my heart
stayed empty.
I had no idea that your blessing
came from
inside.
Deep
satisfaction
and a
feeling of happiness
and joy
that radiates
regardless
of my outward circumstances
is the
lasting blessing that you bring.
I had twisted and bent your word
just as it
was convenient to me
and not
taken it serious.
As a result
I was lacking
your
approval and your blessing.
I put myself first in everything I did
instead of
being your representative.
I expected
people to serve me
because of
the position I was holding
when all
along you taught
that the biggest one
should
serve the least.
Yes I knew the Bible
and what it
taught
better then
some others
but what I
was living out
was not according
to the word of God
but according
to my own
selfish
nature.
And by
doing that
I
contributed to the fact
that many
other people
rejected the
God I claimed to serve.
I have mixed up
God’s truth
and instead
of serving
pure spring
water
I gave the people
muddy water
and it made
them sick.
Oh Lord,
forgive me!
Theme: When God’s truth gets mixed up with selfish
desires
For who is
greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one
who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. (Luke 22:27)
The greatest
among you will be your servant. (Matthew 23,11)
Nobody should
seek his own good, but the good of others. (1.Corinthians 10:24)
Bible quotations: NIV Translation
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