Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
The Light of Repentance
King David committed adultery and then arranged for a faithful soldier to be murdered so he could lay claim to the man's young wife. He brought shame on Israel and on his heavenly Father's name. He hid his horrible darkness for a whole year and came to the brink of total ruin.
Even after all this, God called David "a man after my own heart" (Acts 13:22, NKJV). How could this be? The secret is that just before David was about to fall, he humbled himself and repented. "For I will declare my iniquity; I will be in anguish over my sin" (Psalm 38:18). "Against you, you only, have I sinned, and done this evil in your sight-That you may be found just when you speak, and blameless when you judge" (Psalm 51:4).
The most famous, though, is, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me." (Psalm 51:10-11).
Beloved, are you troubled and grieved by your besetting sin? Do you feel you are on the brink of falling under the heavy load of it all? If so, then you are on your way to healing and deliverance. When David repented, he could finally glimpse the light at the end of the tunnel.
"I acknowledged my sin to you, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,' and you forgave the iniquity of my sin...You are my hiding place; you shall preserve me from trouble; you shall surround me with songs of deliverance" (Psalm 32:5,7).
For you to get back your joy, confess and forsake your sin, and the Lord will pardon and deliver you. He is ready to kiss your neck, clothe you in a robe of righteousness, and spread before you a great feast. Then you will be able to testify with David, "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; but he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!" (Psalm 32:10-11).
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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