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My loyal God has been with me always, even before I welcomed Him into my life. Continually wooing, loving and coaxing me towards Him. To my amazement, when I invited Him to be my Lord and saviour, He moved into this humble temple, and began a work of transformation in my life, that He has never and will never abandon.

Unfortunately, at times, my mind will dwell on the years lost without Him at the centre of my life. The season when I kept Him to the very edges of my existence. Calling on Him when in need, but unsure if He heard, or even if it mattered to Him. Focussing on what could have, should have and would have happened had I given Him my all. As well as feeling dismayed about my weaknesses in the past. Has this ever happened to you?

At these times, I must question what I am thinking. Does this introspection lead to guilt and shame? Does it lead me toward Jesus or make me want to run and hide as Adam did? I recommend you ask yourself these questions too. If you think your thoughts are leading you to shrink from the Lord’s presence, they are not thoughts you want to entertain. These bible verses guide me well when I am being dragged down by negative thoughts:

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

1Pet 5:8 (NIV)

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ

2Cor 10:5 (NIV)

I find declaring God’s promises is an amazing cure for brooding over my past mistakes and this is a favourite:

All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name

Acts 10:43 (NIV)

I love to meditate on The Parable of the Lost Coin:

In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

Luke 15:10 (NIV)

God is not remembering the time missed. He and His angels are celebrating our salvation! We are with Him! Our God is so very good. It is often hard to believe.

When we think we are not good enough, weak or flawed, remember He uses our weaknesses to display his glory. He says:

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

2Cor 12:9 (NIV)

He is not looking for perfection. He is looking for people who love Him.

I hope you found this encouraging.

God bless you all