James 4.1-12

"1-2Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. You lust for what you don't have and are willing to kill to get it. You want what isn't yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it.
2-3You wouldn't think of just asking God for it, would you? And why not? Because you know you'd be asking for what you have no right to. You're spoiled children, each wanting your own way.
4-6You're cheating on God. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. And do you suppose God doesn't care? The proverb has it that "he's a fiercely jealous lover." And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you'll find. It's common knowledge that "God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble."
7-10So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he'll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it's the only way you'll get on your feet.
11-12Don't bad-mouth each other, friends. It's God's Word, his Message, his Royal Rule, that takes a beating in that kind of talk. You're supposed to be honoring the Message, not writing graffiti all over it. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others?"

This is another circumstance, yet again, where I prayed before opening the word, and this is what it came to. Clear and right in front of my face without seeking out any sort of word from him, this is what he gave me.

God continues to blow me away.

I really feel I am not supposed to write much this morning about it, and just let his word stand for what it is... truth. Always truth.

Lord,
Thank you that your word is true, your word, I can trust. Thank you that it's not just mine, but it's for all who willfully come to know you. Thank you that you rebuke with a kind heart of love. Forgive me for my past transgressions against you. I have hit rock bottom, and now I'm getting serious, really serious. Holy Spirit, remain with me today. I ask for endurance and strength and wisdom to get through all the difficult tasks I have in front of me. Each and every one of them. Thank you for your Cross. Without it, I'd be destined to a horrible death at this point due to the things I'd chosen to do, the way I'd chosen to live my life up to this point. But your cross brings grace, love, forgiveness, redemption. I love you with my whole heart. I love that you are a fiercely jealous lover. May I never break your heart again. I love you.

Amen.


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