Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Pr 3:5, 6
Lord, I need your protection and your guidance through this storm in my life. There are so many distractions surrounding me, telling me to give into my sinful desires. And many times that is exactly what I do. I should be seeking you, reading your word, keeping it close to my heart and praying for your exact will in my life. Instead, I choose to turn away and make compromises. The problem with compromises is that while they may start off small and seem like "no big deal," all too often those very same compromises lead us into great disasters. I make decisions that not only hurt me and my relationship with you, but they hurt others in ways I can't even understand, Lord. I don't want to keep giving into my flesh, for I know that no good can come from indulging in the pleasures of this world. I have experienced first hand the hurt that my sinful desires can bring another and it is a pain that I would never wish upon anyone. Lord, forgive me for the wretched man that I am, for even my good deeds are as filthy rags compared to your holy standard of perfection and you simply cannot look upon my stains and blemishes. Cleanse me of my sins, Lord. Wash me in your holy blood of truth and righteousness. Set me free, Lord! Release me from the captivity of my sin! I no longer desire to be conformed to this evil world, but transform me unto your likeness and renew my mind. May I thirst and hunger daily for your holy nourishment that always satisfies!
