The Word:
“The heart is deceitfully
wicked, who can know it?” Jeremiah 17:9
Prayer:
God, I never saw that by
saying I understand myself it is a form of conceit. And that conceit is a dangerous enemy to our
spiritual life. I say I know myself, yet
your word makes it clear that my heart is deceitfully wicked, who can know
it. Only you fully know me. I am so blind to my own sin. I have blind spots. Yet, I am so arrogant to think I can guard
them myself. That thinking is the very
thing that makes them so dangerous. I
need to admit that on my own I can’t guard my blind spots. In need your intervention and it inevitably
comes through the context of relationship with others. I admit I need other Christian brothers and
sisters in my life to hold me accountable. I need other believers and their
fellowship. I can’t do it alone.
Act of Devotion:
Call a Christian friend
and share something you’re struggling with from your heart.
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Written by Bob Lenz for Life Promotions