23 October: Psalm 142:1-7
Key Verse: Psalm 142:3
When my spirit faints within me, you know my path; in the way wherein I walk have they laid a snare for me.
Devption:
How often do you admit to your problems or failing in life? Most of us seem to want to bury all the bad things and only admit to the good in our life. God knows what we are going through and wants to be able to help us get through life without all the hassle...
Admitting things to God is going to be the best first step you take in life - not because you can then get away with anything, but because you are taking a step towards your own future with God!
God wants each of us to realise our shortcomings - before we do that we are much less likely to change our ways or to listen to the advice he actually gives us.
When we are covering up our faults, we are not going to listen to anyone who tells us to change from those ways. That is why God wants us to admit things to Him first of all!
Points to ponder:
How often do you bury a fault or an issue?
Will you take the first step...