Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
The past few weeks, God has truly been working on me, exposing all the small, mean, petty parts of my heart, shining light on these dark recesses, and saying, “Here it is, my child. This is something you need to relinquish to me. Let me wash this corner of your heart clean. Let me claim this piece of you as my own.”
Luke 6:38a Give, and it will be given to you.
It feels pretty grueling. It’s embarrassing to me that I have so many small, mean, petty pieces left that I have not given over to Him. It feels like I’m exposing my soft underbelly, hoping I’ll be scratched, afraid I’ll be kicked. And it is so very frustrating that I still see the issues, the things I need to lay at His feet, yet I’m *still* dealing with them. I haven’t given them over yet. Jesus, Help me.
Luke 6:38b A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.
Precious Savior, I want to live a generous, merciful life. I want to live life with my arms extended and hands outstretched. Yet I feel like I am living with fists tightly clenched, with jaws tightly clenched. I do not want to live like that. It does not bring You glory. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Luke 6:38c For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Have a blessed day.