CAN'T RISK IT
Today's reading: Psalm 66-68

"If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, my Lord would not have listened." Psalm 66:18 NLT

I'm a nobody in the world of high finance, politics, fortune and fame. I've not graced the cover of any magazines, been the quest speaker to any arena sized sell-out crowds or had people lining up to get my autograph, my advice or just a glimpse of me.

To some, I'm rather boring. Plain. No one special.

But my prayer life, on the other hand, is something very important.

I'm devoting myself to praying a strong-willed ten year-old towards godliness.

I'm determined to see souls come to know Christ because of what I can share of and in my own life.

I've set my sights on hugely miraculous things in my church family.

I have come to the realization that I have been placed, by God himself, into situations, places and opportunities pre-determined by Him to allow me to praise His name.

So this verse means a whole heap of a lot to me!

I cannot and will not allow sins in my life to keep me from doing these important tasks. I have to weigh holding on to grudges against what He has promised to provide. I get to choose between hatred or love in each and every conversation, regardless of who it is I'm talking about or to. Nothing, I mean nothing, can get in the way of my prayers being heard--most importantly myself!