May our hearts be pure...

I was so proud of my husband, Rob, yesterday. It takes a very brave and honest soul to confess a weakness. It's hard enough to admit our weaknesses to ourselves let alone in front of hundreds of people.Yet, God makes it very clear in His Word that;

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
-1 John 1:9

One of my favorite stories is the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector found in Luke 18:9-14.

May we NEVER be confident of our own righteousness.
May we guard our hearts diligently being careful to not let pride enter in any way but rather may we be a humble people. May our deepest most desperate prayer be;

"Search me, oh God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139: 23 & 24

May we be a people who understand these words of Jesus, "Why do you call me good? No one is good- except God alone." Mark 10:18. May our church be a place that honors honesty of the heart that we may be on our way to a pure heart. Purify us from all unrighteousness Oh God! For your promise to us is this:

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God!"
-Matthew 5:8

May our hearts be pure so we can see Him. I want to see Him! Help us to desire to see you more, Father.
Blessings from Bombadil. K.Link