Now here is a word from inside another word you don’t think of as being inside the other word. This is the bigger word: “repent”. And this is the littler word found inside it: “trust”.
Ponder it from this perspective. If you really couldn’t do what was right, either the first time around or the second time around, would God ask you to get back on track?
When God calls us to repentance He is expressing a huge measure of confidence in our ability to do the right thing. If you missed it on the first shot, shoot again. God knows you are capable. So get on with it!
While you are ruminating, consider this: if you are going to pull it off either time, you are likely going to have to trust Him for the strength to do it anyway. Trust Him both to direct and energize your obedience.
Your change of attitude and course are God-blessed, evidence in His trust of you as well as your trust of Him.
Tim Gramly
Education Pastor
SHBC
January 6, 2009
About Me
- Tim G.
- Born in Topeka, Kansas and having grown up in eastern Kansas (Lawrence, Desoto, Pittsburg, and Topeka), I am originally native to the area. Once living in Kansas, I have lived in each of the following states as well: Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, and California. My wife and I have two married daughters, two sons-in-law, and four grandchildren. Gray hair is earned, not given out. (No cats, dogs, parrots, mice, bugs or alligators, but lots of frogs.) One of the best things about being a parent is that you learn a lot about The Father and His love for His children.
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