trapped in sin

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This is raw writing meaning... it's unfiltered and random in thoughts. Nonetheless, here I am. thinking. reflecting. crying out to God for so many people trapped in sin - and too ashamed to ask for help. It's a vicious spiral wherein they not only get stuck - they keep going downwards. the darkness grows darker. the religious facade stays in place. smiles at church. brokenness inside. Who can they turn to for help?

Then I think about people who are hardened and calloused in sin. caring not for the consequences. the fallout of countless ripples of those impacted by their sin. it's horrendous. and a different category in my mind.

How do we call for a heart of holiness without pointed fingers that induce further shame?

To me, holiness is more than outward behavior. Holiness comes from a purposeful heart posture of humility. It honestly addresses, with God and others, attitudes of the heart and soul. weaknesses and strengths. it confesses faults to one another for healing. It doesn't boast or flaunt arrogance. it doesn't hide to stay safe. It simply says... Lord, I still need you as my Savior and Lord. I still need the cross and resurrection. I still need your precious Blood to cleanse and continue the work of making me whole.

Holiness does not just happen any which way. It is fruit borne out of relationship with God - and dare I say - relationship with others.

So I cry out to God for those trapped in sin patterns and addictions... that they would receive mercy and help.

I cry out to God for those who think themselves "all that" in holiness when they are most inwardly unholy... that they would see through Heaven's perspective in a way that it pierces through hardness and brings genuine life

I will probably delete. Or maybe not.

Help your people, Lord. Amen.

Please don’t stop here. Dare to click the link below and receive help. Praying….