*DAILY DEW 9/OCTOBER/2022*
*"STAYING PASSIONATE"* (III)
_Key Bible Text:_
*"Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood."* (Hebrews 12:3-4 (NIV))
_Bible Insight:_
One of the things the enemy uses to deflate our passion, is to confront us with temptations and trials. When sin gets into the way, guilt steps in. When the sin and guilt is not dealt with in repentance and faith in the word of God, fear of being rejected by God will come in! This may further lead to staying or straying away from God's presence! This situation will definitely impact our passion for God!
Beloved, there is a real struggle against sin. This struggle usually tends to sap our energy and make us recline from our push to please God. Then, there is tendency to suffer a drop in passion.
Here is what to do when sin comes into our walk and work towards staying passionate for God and His ways. Repent from the sin. Confess it primarily to God and ask for help to overcome the sin. Allow faith in God's word to stand. God doesn't count your wrongdoings against you after you have truly repented. So don't allow guilt to linger more than is necessary.
When you follow the above steps, ensure that you do not run away from God's presence. Anything taking you away from God, is not from God, no matter the reason. Anything taking you away from the place of prayer and the study of the word, is not from God. Anything taking you away from the gathering of believers is not from God. Never allow the struggle against sin make you feel unworthy of God's mercy. That's what you need most in the midst of the struggle-- mercy!
Sometimes, if need be, God will use your mentors, others, or pastors by the word of God and the Holy Spirit to rebuke you and chide you. Yes, your conscience will prick you and temporary guilt will step in, but don't dwell in your sin or your past. Follow the steps above and settle things with God immediately.
_MEDITATION:_
*"And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son."* (Hebrews 12:5-6(NIV))
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