God's patience is proof of His deep desire to heal and restore. His
preference is to not have to judge us so He patiently gives us the time
to honestly examine ourselves and judge ourselves--to look honestly into
the mirror of the Word and embrace the changes that need to be made
through the Spirit's transforming power. But He will judge, discipline,
if His patience is abused--mocked. Don't confuse God's gentle patience
with your rebellion as an excuse for continued deliberate disobedience.
Don't think that He doesn't care about your holiness. His love for
you is so much deeper and stronger than that. He longs for a renewal of
your relationship with Him--and will do whatever it takes to stimulate
your love. Whatever it takes. He is a faithful God, full of
lovingkindness.
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Loss of spiritual power is always gradual like the slow graying of an
old man's hair. May God keep us sensitive to the Spirit's prodding,
eager for confession and intimacy, thankful for the Spirit's love.
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Self-sufficiency, ingratitude, self-pity are all sins against God's love.
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