Weeding required

I attended a short conference/workshop yesterday (Kingdom at Work).  The first session was on identity: Christ-in-me and me-in-Christ.  I really need to soak on these truths.  The second session was on the Kingdom and everyday sacredness. Helpful reminder to focus on the teachings of Jesus.  The third session was on hearing God, and the exercise of writing a letter from our Father was really helpful for me.

This morning, I got a picture in my mind of weeds growing around a plant.  I need to do some weeding so that the life of God is not restricted in growing in my heart.

Father, thank you for speaking to me.  I want to focus on hearing you all the time. I want to be aware of your presence throughout the day.  I love you.

Blameless and pure in heart

Psalm 101:6

I will look with favor on the faithful in the land,
    that they may dwell with me;
he who walks in the way that is blameless
    shall minister to me.

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves purity of heart,

    and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.

I want to be blameless and pure in heart.  I want to minister to the King.  I want to have the King as my friend.

I break agreement with pride, arrogance, lust, greed, shame, and complacency.

Father, thank you for your presence; you are always with me.  Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice that brought us back into fellowship with God.  Holy Spirit, I want to be a vessel useful and honorable for you.  I love you.