1 John 1

As I read in verses 1-3 about how the Gospel has been shared and passed down to those who did not hear and see firsthand, I was struck with an overwhelming thankfulness that God chose to reveal the Gospel to us. Thousands of people before us have waited and longed for this to be revealed. Christ revealed it to us. He didn't have to. I deserve death and separation from God forever, but because of Christ, I am now going to be in His presence forever. What an amazing privilege and gift.

5- God is light and there is no darkness in Him. True. I wondered: Is there darkness in me? There is sin in me (verse 8 and oh how well I know this fact). However, verse 6 says if we have fellowship with Christ, we cannot be walking in darkness. Are sin and darkness synonymous in this passage? So I can't walk in sin, but I do have sin in me? I'm not sure. If anyone has any thoughts, please pass them on.

7 - Three things stuck out to me in this verse: If we walk in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus will cleanse us. Fellowship is important. I am really missing the steady fellowship of a group of believers this summer.

9 - A truth that I know so well, but how often do I practice it? If I confess my sin, He is faithful and righteous to forgive me my sins and cleanse me from unrighteousness. Yet, how often do I sit down and take time to repent? Not often enough.

There were many things I repented of this evening, but one I want to share here:
I confess before God and all who read this that I have had a lack of faith and trust in God. My heart desires to trust God more than ever before, but my flesh is so weak. I am overcome with fear, anxiety and stress. I repent of this and earnestly desire and plead that God will help my lack of faith. I believe that God is in control and that God is powerful enough to keep me on track.

A few things that stuck out while meditating this evening:
Jesus is victorious and alive and it's time I start living like it!
I've talked about this before, but somehow it never sticks. I mean, Christ conquered the grave! Come on - He conquered Satan and the powers of darkness. They have absolutely no power over me! Jesus has covered me with His blood and I am His. Why do I walk in fear and depression? That is not how a follower of a Victorious Lord should be walking.

I'm doing a trade:
Fear, Anxiety, Stress.... for Love, Joy, Peace

Impressions
I just felt an overwhelming sense of the truth of the fact that God loves me and I felt the freedom and call to simply rest in His presence.

Prayer for today
Renew my heart and mind. Guide me and make your will work out in my life.