For His Sake. Whatever the path, whatever the intention, whatever the initiative or expectation, He will work all things to the Good for those who love Him and walk according to His Purpose. There is a running list of believer mess ups, mine being one of the longest. I am not first to make these mistakes just a clumsy man with poor attention/learning skills failing to adapt to direction. This too will be washed clean from my running confessions.

I have not performed admirably, but am continually blessed by His ability to show me forgiveness, grace and exception to those things I truly deserve. Praise God that it is not my effort that accounts for salvation, redemption, love or transformation. He is frightful and I fear Him and love Him asking Him to forgive the repeated shame and disrepair of my pitiful efforts. May His will find its way through my mind, fingers and voice. Thank you Lord for providing the pain and joy necessary to getting me to the place you’ve reserved.

My regret is large for those things I have taken for granted or those less than basic skills at relationships, teaching and mercy. My windows are not closed but open that the Spirit of joy and growth may blow through to show me grace. Walk with God, I pray, but if you don’t I will confess that I gave more than enough bait to have you walk away. For that I ask God for a fresh cleansing of mercy and forgiveness. By any right or measure He would be righteous as always in denying me this gift. But, I Pray that once again He forgives as I beg it.

I have tried to be everything to everyone and never was anything to anyone. It is time to serve Him alone and beg no one for forgiveness, as I offer no trespass in the King’s regard. I am so sorry Lord for seeking once again the annals of my happiness. This walk was meant for You not for my enrichment of contentment. I am content with that which You have given or taken away. Let them that have been slighted or hurt feel refreshed by Your Powerful Spirit, that may forget me and remember Your Will Alone. Lord I seek to disappear, but know that the work You’ve given denies that self-protection. Bring me to those in need that they may know and Love Christ.

There is one name and it is not mine that shall be listed at the top or bottom of any worthy list. For it is the Righteousness of Christ Jesus that floats this boat. Storms beware the Lord of Glory rests within the gunwales. He is my only focus and may Spirits run from His presence, power and promise. May the unchanging Word thunder and heal from my lips. May this awful tongue be cleansed and find permanent and singular service to the Will of God. I love but my love is never good enough if not a reflection of that which has been given by God. May His Will Reign supreme. May the darkness retreat as the Light of God flows from my heart.