Good morning! As I was on my way into work this morning after a while away (yes it was hard to get up - dark and very cold) and then once I got to work, several things hit me at once. It seems that a lot of the time I feel like I am going through the motions of this Christianity thing. I know I have typed over and over about it is a relationship. I just know that any of the relationships I have where I do not talk to the other person do not seem to work - they wither and die away. However, the relationships I invest in work and thrive. I want my relationship with Jesus to thrive. I am tired of just going through motions just to go through them - I want my relationship with Jesus to matter to me more than it has been. I am putting this out for everyone because I have a feeling I am not alone in this. I am also putting this out so that anyone that wants to can join me in this. So here is the prayer I am praying as I type:
Lord Jesus, I need you. I know you are here and I know you desire for me to walk and talk with you a lot more than I have been. I ask you to please forgive me for taking you for granted and forgive me for abusing your grace and mercy. I want to walk with you in a way I never have. I want to crave to spend time with you and I cannot do this without you. I ask that you allow the Holy Spirit to blow through me and clean me out right now. I think of the words that Keith Green wrote in the song "Rushing Wind" and I pray them right now:
Rushing wind blow through this temple,
Blowing out the dust within,
Come and breathe you breath upon me,
I've been born again.
Holy spirit, I surrender, take me where you want to go,
Plant me by your living water,
Plant me deep so I can grow.
Jesus, you're the one, who sets my spirit free,
Use me lord, glorify, your holy name through me.
Separate me from this world lord.
Sanctify my life for you.
Daily change me to your image,
Help me bear good fruit.
Every day you're drawing closer.
Trials come to test my faith.
But when all is said and done lord,
You know, it was worth the wait.
Jesus, you're the one, who set my spirit free,
Use me lord, glorify, your holy name through me.
Rushing wind blow through this temple,
Blowing out the dust within,
Come and breathe you breath upon me,
For I've been born again.
Lord I seek to start this right now. Please help me as I desire to walk with you. I love you and I surrender all of me and anything that is in the way to you right now. I ask this in your most Holy name - the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
If anyone cares to join me on this great! If not great! This is about me and the Lord. I felt like sharing it just in case anyone else feels like I do. Have a blessed day.
A Little About Me
- "Chewy" Shane Roberts
- I am an avid marathon runner, in love with my beautiful wife Jennifer, father of 2 great boys Will and Brooks, searching for what the Lord wants for me. I love Tar Heel Basketball, reading,drinking good coffee (I am a coffee snob), and good beer (not in excess!). Go Ugly Mug!
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2 comments:
i fee the same way. thank you for being so open and raw... you are an inspiration to me.... love you!
Hey brother, I’ve already told you I’m not much for commenting on blogs, but decided to make an exception this time. We’ve talked for a long time about the “coincidence” of our paths. I would have to say this is another one of those “coincidences”. I think we’ve both reached the point where what has been - is no longer enough, and I’m grateful to be sharing this path with a true brother.
Lord, help us to get a hint of what Your “total” love for us is. That it’s a love that we can do nothing to increase, and that thanks to You, it’s a love that we can do nothing to decrease. Help us on this journey, this process, as we truly do desire to grow closer to You, but that without You, we can get no closer. Thank You for the true brother You have put in my life. Amen
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