Friday, April 20, 2012

denial


I have a confession to make.


I am weak
So weak is my faith that I had to hesitate for awhile before answering, "Yes, He does speak to me. I hear Him," just so that I would not seem crazy. 

Can I honestly call myself a follower of Christ? 
Can I honestly say that I love Him with all my heart?
Can I honestly say that I would follow Him to the cross, if need came to be? 

No. I can't.
I would have denied Him. 
Just like Peter did. 
Three times. 

It is only by His grace and unending mercies that I am His child, and that I can call myself His. 

Forgive this wretched heart, O Lord. 
Forgive me for my weakness. 
Forgive me for my pride, for once thinking that I would die for my faith, if I had to. 

But more than anything, help me to first acknowledge You with conviction.
Take me out of my comfort zone; out of my "Christian circle"; place me in waters where my faith will be tested.

But don't leave me Lord. 
Because this wretched heart,
Needs You.