"Oh no, why did I say that?

"22Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not.

23They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.   Lamentations 3:22-23. NKJV

Think back on yesterday! Did you let God down? Did you judge someone or bad-mouth somebody? What about the guy who cut you up when he overtook you on the bypass? Perhaps someone shouted at you for taking their parking space or, when you parked in a Mother & toddlers space, when you know you shouldn't have. Or what about the facial gestures you made to someone who upset you or the amount of fingers on your hand that you waved at them? 

What about? What about? What about?

What about this one? Do you ever wake up in the mornings and say, 'Oh no, what did I do, what did I say? I wish I hadn't said that/ I wish I hadn't behaved that way' Guilt, Guilt and more Guilt.

You know, Satan has a hey day when he has something to shout about. He loves to judge and accuse you of all he can. But also your own spirit, together with the Holy Spirit, convicts you. So what can you do? Even if you shut yourself away in a castle tower for the rest of your life, you would still get it wrong; you would still cause yourself to sin. Your mouth and mind would let you down all the time. So what else can you do?

As we read the text for today, we read that God is faithful. In the light of what you have just read above, does that help; does it change things? Will it get you through the next 24 hours? Because God is faithful, it gives us the confidence to pray and not hide ourselves away from God. Because God is faithful, we have the power to conquer evil and stand against temptations. Because God is faithful, we have the confidence to praise and thank Him and we can have the courage to accept His forgiveness and move on.

Why is this? Because God's compassions fail not. Every single morning that we wake up, His mercy and compassion are new. The old has gone, the new has come. Of course, we still need to ask Him to forgive us, preferably straightaway, but at least, as soon as possible. God is not an ogre. Don't forget, He came to earth as a man; He walked the streets and witnessed how difficult it is to be a Christian in these times. He is compassionate. Do you realise that, in the beginning, He could have sent angels or performed great miracles to present His message to the world, but no, He chose you and I to do His work. This is why, He is right behind us, willing us on and binding up our sores and wounds, so that we can get the job done. He adores you!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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