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I Can’t. God Can. I Think I’ll Let Him

Saturday January 8, 2022
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First and last words - these are words that are said on special occasions and are deemed important to the situation at hand. It therefore seems worth noting some of the first words Jesus spoke when He began His ministry.

Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News.  “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!”  (Mark 1:14b-15 NLT)

God always keeps His promises and we do not. God has always been there for us, even when we wandered in the darkness of our destructive and addictive lifestyle. Thankfully, there were moments of clarity when we realized that there was more to life than the current suffering in which we were existing.  But just to realize that fact is not enough.  There's a response required of us if things are going to change. 

It hinges on the meaning of that word, "repent" which has been amplified below to show us it's full meaning:  

… repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life] and believe [with a deep, abiding trust] in the good news [regarding salvation].” (Mark 1:15b AMP)

The components of the turn-around listed here include, change your old way of thinking; regret past sins; live your life in a way that proves it; seek God's purpose for your life; deeply believe the good news of salvation.  The simplified version of the first three steps of Alcoholics Anonymous will help us when we admit:  "I can't.  God can.  I think I'll let Him."

God is near to us and ready to work an amazing transformation in our lives if we repent, turn from living life on our own terms, believe God’s good news of forgiveness and life through Jesus Christ, and surrender to His will and His ways. 

Prayer:  Loving God, help me to hear and respond to the words of Jesus today to “Repent and believe.”  My life is unmanageable without You.  Fill me with Your power as I turn away from my rebellious ways and turn to You, putting all my faith and trust in Your goodness and Your power to change my life.  Amen

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