Resurrection Tapestry, Vatican Museum, taken by Martha Wiggins 2012
“Jesus said to the paralytic, ‘I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home.’ The paralytic rose, picked up his mat at once, and went away in the sight of everyone.” Mark 2:11-12
Living in the state of sin is a lot like being paralyzed. We can’t move weighted down with he heavy heart of our sinfulness. Before we can move we must recognize our sinfulness. If we can’t see our sins we may not be paralyzed by them, but then we are also not made right with Jesus.
Are there areas of your life that need perusal? Maybe some are not as obvious but are still weighing us down, paralyzing us from moving forward to our best life, our best self. Do you give your best to Jesus, or your leftovers? How about your boss? Does your employer get your best efforts or half-hearted do as little as I can efforts? Do you spend your money on things of this world for self gratification or do you use it to help others in need? Do you pray daily willingly and fervently or do you pray out of a sense of duty and obligation? Are there areas such as gossip, lying, cheating, that are more obvious to you, yet still ignored by you? If so, now is the time to set things right with Jesus. Now is the time to examine and reorder areas of our life that might not be pleasing to God. He longs for us to recognize, repent, and seek the forgiveness He has secured for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. He is ready and waiting with infinite mercy for those who love Him and will meet you right where you are.
Have a ‘Come To Jesus Meeting’ with yourself before it is too late. Ask not only His forgiveness but also His help. There is nothing He will not forgive.
Prayer: My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I know I have willingly and unwillingly offended thee. I have failed to live my life in a way that glorifies You and reflects your Glory to all. I ask for your forgiveness and mercy on my soul, and beg you to lead me in your ways that my heart may be pure and my soul sanctified through your loving Grace. Let me sin no more. I ask this in your most Holy Name, Lord. Amen.
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