Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. 1 John 3:21-22 NIV
Unfortunately, there have been sometimes in my life when I have made bad decisions, broken God’s commandments and grieved the Holy Spirit. When that happens my conscience gives me no rest. My heart certainly condemns me. I have tried to justify my actions to God with many valid reasons, excuses and arguments. Even when I feel I have been in the right it makes no difference. We cannot fool God. He sees to the very core of our being. We can hide nothing. It is not until we get honest with God and own our evil actions, and ask for forgiveness that we are restored to a right relationship with God. Like a river that cannot flow freely because it is blocked by debris, so sin blocks the flow of grace from the Father’s throne. Only confession can rid our river of the blockages and restore the flow of blessings. Then we can confidently ask anything from God and receive it. Keep the river flowing free….
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