Repent (verses 11-16)
God
desires our repentance and wholehearted allegiance. When we want our own way He
gives what we want. Yet God’s grace is so great that He passionately and
repeatedly calls us to listen to Him. Only those who listen to His words follow
His ways. His instructions lead to life and blessing. We best combat our
spiritual enemies by obedient lives. God brings sweetness out of what is wholly
unpromising. We find our joy and satisfaction in the knowledge of Christ Jesus,
our Lord.
Lord our God we listen to You; we submit
to You. We repent of following our own desires. Subdue our enemies. Thank You
for abundantly caring for us. Forever bind us to Yourself alone; keep us
faithful to the end.
And that a
higher gift than grace
Should flesh
and blood refine;
God's
presence and his very self,
And essence
all-divine.
John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
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