Sent to Time Out

Have you ever had God scold you? It's not a pleasant experience. In the past few weeks I've been praying Psalm 139:23-24. "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life." I don't think I was truly prepared for Him to really call me out. The reprimand came from a loving friend. My friend wasn't going to say anything. But the conversation we were in prompted the reprimand. How brave! I knew immediately that my friend was right. It fell in line with scripture. Ouch! There is no irony with God. His ways are right and purposeful. I had just read that morning in my devotional that sometimes we must be willing to be stern to accomplish major surgery. Major surgery! You bet this was going to be major surgery. I was panicked when I thought about it later. How was I going to stop myself from doing this. It was a long ingrained sin. Then I realized that I wasn't going to be able to stop. Not with out the help of the Holy Spirit. I'm acknowledging the sin to God and asking for His help. On my own change is impossible but anything is possible with God. So when you pray Gods word be sure you are prepared for His answer.