None of us likes to admit that anything is wrong in our life and our family. However, when we are alone we know something is wrong, some things aren’t the way they should be. We try our best to hide the blemish or clean things up, sort out our problems and get things in order. However, with even our best efforts, things sometimes don’t improve and occasionally even get worse.
Sometimes we try to fix or clean something and ruin it in the process. We try to wash a stain off a wall and the paint comes with it. We put bleach in the water to remove the dullness of a piece of clothing and the garment ends up with unsightly blotches. Unfortunately, that’s what often happens when we try to fix ourselves without God’s knowledge and help.
I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. (Romans 7:18, 21 NIV)
God wants to restore and make whole whatever is damaged or broken. God knows how we were made, the damage we have sustained, and what it will take to make us new. He has the materials, the complete understanding of all facets of the task, and the expertise to complete the job. All He requires is our permission for Him to get started.
In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. (2 Timothy 2:20-21 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Here I am. I turn my will and my life over to Your care. I admit I am powerless to fix myself. Please restore me to the person You created me to be. Amen
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