Chosen Vessel

When the Samaritan woman saw Jesus for who He was, she became honest about her sin; she was going in the right direction. Jesus knew this honesty was essential if she were to worship in spirit and truth like the Father wanted.

We too must deal with sin. We must deal with what is on the inside, for it is on the inside where the real person is. You see, God wants “real people” as His worshipers—people who surrender to Him from the heart and worship Him with everything in them. Have you hon...
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John 4:19-20 Shows us were the woman at the well tries to take the focus off herself after Jesus has revealed her sin.

How is your heart now? Is there some sin you are trying to cover up? (Like the woman at the well, do you want to change the subject when you are under conviction?) Deal with whatever the Holy Spirit has shown you. He will always lead you to the truth.

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1. Return to your former lifestyle of righteousness, to a time when you were close to God and obeyed His Word.
   
2. Accept God's mercy and forgive those who have wronged you.
   
3. Allow God to "plow up" the hardened ground of your hearts, especially in those areas where you have long neglected His will.
   
4. Grieve over your sins.
   
5. Ponder the consequences of sin that you are experiencing.
   
6. Accept responsibility by admitting you have brought these consequences upon yourself.
   
7. Make seeking God your highest pu...

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Forgiveness doesn't make the other person right. It makes you Free

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Do you ever feel as though you are merely going through the motions as you serve God?  Ask the Lord for insight into the areas of your life where your "obedience" is really self-serving or mere ritual. Pray for opportunities to administer true justice, and show mercy and compassion, while avoiding oppression and thinking evil of others.
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