James 5:16
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
What of Today’s Verse…
To confess is to do two things with our sin: 1) to recognize sin for what it is in God’s eyes and 2) to get rid of our secrets and be honest with another Christian. James’ language is powerful. He mentions that this confession doesn’t just bring forgiveness. It also brings healing.
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Let us Pray:
Holy Father, I have sinned. I now confess my own personal sin of ____________. I ask for your forgiveness and for your Spirit to strengthen me in overcoming temptation. I want to live for you and not let my sin, any sin, entangle me and draw me away from you. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Everyone wins…
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In order to give, you must have something to give. There is nothing inherently selfish in taking care of your self. Your own success benefits not only you, but those around you. In fact, your own success is a very good measure of how well you’re serving others.
Selfishness, on the other hand, is the expectation of something for nothing. Selfishness is thinking that you can take from others without providing anything of value in return.
The most difficult way to get what you want is to demand it from others. The easiest and most reliable way to get what you want is by providing other people with what they want.
To advance your own self interest in the most powerful and sustainable way, find a way to truly offer something of value to others. While many people struggle to find ways to take, the consistently successful people are finding ways to provide.
Take care of yourself, be the best you can be, and give of yourself, in a unique and valuable way, to others. You’ll be creating a situation in which everyone wins.
