Entirely Ready For Defects To Be Removed

Asking God to remove all our defects of character is actually giving Him permission to expose and remove those things that are hindering our ability to live life to the full.  By reading the Scriptures in the Bible we come to know that God loves us and is committed to taking care of us.  To live life to the full we need to focus on, and believe in, God’s unchanging commitment to care for everyone who walks in His ways. 

We must choose for God’s way each time His direction conflicts with what we think is a better way.  Character defects will be removed as we become willing to follow God's principles instead of choosing our own way.  We need to admit that choosing for our own way got us to where we are today.  We cannot manipulate God’s principles because the Bible tells us His Word is forever settled in Heaven. 

Becoming willing to have God remove all our defects of character is a bit like dealing with dirty clothes.  We don’t put clean clothes on top of dirty clothes. That would give the appearance of change while we just cover the stained clothes and continue with poor hygiene.  When sinful habits and defects of character are revealed, we need to give God permission to remove them, cleanse us, and help us become the person He created us to be. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, My desire is to have all my defects of character removed.  Help me to live entirely surrendered to Your will and Your ways so I may live as the new creation You say I am.  I proclaim the old me has gone and the new me is here. Please help me to live my new life in the light of Your Presence. Amen

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