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"Can anyone hide in secret
places so that I cannot see him?" declares the Lord. "Do not I
fill heaven and earth?" declares the Lord. Personal responsibility; two very uncomfortable words for many people. There seems to be an unwillingness to take responsibility but instead to blame all that goes wrong on someone or something else. Attempting to evade any repercussions from their actions by playing the age old blame game. It wasn't my fault, or if only. Unfortunately it is not something new to our culture and society. Adam and Eve played the same game; Adam blamed Eve and Eve blamed the serpent. In taking responsibility for our actions we are able to face the truth about ourselves, and although very uncomfortable at times if embraced instead of evaded it frees us from chains that bind and stifle our growth and our faith. Taking responsibility for our actions will produce a fresh breeze that will run through every part of our lives. It is not healthy for anyone to bear the load of deceitfulness. With God we can be honest, He is the one who can change our mistakes and our hearts; it is futile to try to hide from Him. He is our hope and most certainly bigger than any problem we can create of find ourselves in. We can trust in Him. Prayer Give me strength to face the truth and to take responsibility for my actions. Forgive me for attempting to blame my faults on others and making excuses. I desire to be free from the darkness and free to continue to grow in my faith and my relationship with you. From you I cannot hide so instead I choose to run into your arms of mercy. I trust in you. Amen.
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