Ready
Every week, or every other week, people put out trash cans and recycling bins so they are ready for the scheduled collections in their community. God wants us to be able to get rid of the trash that accumulates in our lives and the founders of AA recognized this when they included Step Six in the 12-Step program. “We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.”
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT)
Are we willing to consider that God might know the best way and the appropriate timing for whatever defects need to be removed? Much of what has gone wrong in the past is the application of our own flawed solutions to our incorrect understanding of our real problems. It’s time to think about things from God’s viewpoint. The Bible is the place to find the guidance we need.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV)
If we humbly come to God and surrender all that we are to Him, God will prepare a way and a time for us to let go of the trash we’ve accumulated.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask that You reveal my character defects and give me the desire and the strength to let go of all that hinders Your purpose for my life. Help me to be continually honest about what is going on inside me. I want to follow Your principles in all my ways. Amen
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