Be Real

 

“I cried out to You, O Lord: I said, ‘You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise Your name; the righteous shall surround me, for You shall deal bountifully with me.’”

PSALM 142:5-7

 

PONDER THIS

What is the lesson we all need no matter what is going on in our lives? The lesson we need each day whether we are young or old? The lesson is this: love Jesus with all your heart.

If you’re weak, say, “Lord, help me.” If you can’t give all to the Lord Jesus Christ and haven’t given all to the Lord Jesus, say, “Lord, I want to. Please help me.” He hears you; He will help you. Don’t pretend a devotion that you do not have. Say, “Lord, here’s where I am. Here’s where I want to be. Help me to grow.” God will start with you where you are and bring you to where you need to be. Just don’t stonewall God. Don’t be a big pretender. Don’t lie to the Holy Spirit. Don’t be superficial. Don’t be hypocritical. Be real. God loves you. God will help you. God will strengthen you. God will guard you. God will guide you.

I’ll tell you one thing, and I can say this sincerely, knowing God is listening. I’m real. I know I’m not all I ought to be, but I’m real. You say, “You’re boasting.” No, I’m not. I’d be a fool to stand in the pulpit and not be real. Be real. Let God start with you where you are. And God will bring you where He wants you.

When have you struggled to be real with God? What made it difficult?

Are you where you want to be in your faith right now? Why or why not?

PRACTICE THIS

Talk to a mentor about this important daily lesson. Discuss what it looks like to be real with God on a regular basis and trust Him with the growth in your heart.

LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers