God Today Devotions  April 25, 2002 Those who are wise shall shine
Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to
righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. People all over the world are seeking spiritual direction and hoping to find love and acceptance. Their hunger is so intense that they will grab a hold of anything in an attempt to fill the empty place within their souls. Some try to grab hold of religion, others embrace false religions that make them feel as if they are apart of something special and that they belong. There is an empty place in the world that we as Christians are in part responsible for allowing to exist. Of course it is not intentional but because of our lack of responsiveness to the needs of those who are hurting, our apathy, and lack of interest in anything that is not confined within the walls of our religion or our Churches. With our pointing fingers we have pointed many to false religions all the while holding truth in our hands. It is time to wake up and step outside of our own world and into the real world, courageously reaching out and embracing them with the love and truth of Jesus Christ. Prayer I ask that you
forgive me for my laziness, and lack of concern for all those whom you
love. Forgive me for turning my back and making judgments instead of
sharing the truth and love of You. Let my life glisten with a reflection
of your image. Enable me to leave the comfortable places and to embrace
the hurting, the rejected, and the lost who are seeking acceptance, forgiveness
and love that they will only find in You. Holy Spirit consume my heart
and life. Amen.
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