Confession of Sin

I love the Confessions of Sin at our church.  There is something that is SO freeing about putting it all out there (sort of)... I well know there are areas that I don't allow to really be "out there".  My heart of hearts so resonates with the truths in the confessions about my sin.  The confessions give me a little glimpse into the freedom of knowing that Jesus knows me- every single part of me and still LOVES me- not because I am deserving but because He is amazing like that... and because He paid for me with His own life.  It does spur my heart on to be more honest (at times).  So my mind has been coming back to this one that we read recently and so I wanted to post part of it...  (I'd really love to post all of them b/c my heart needs them!)  So I'm sure there will be more....



We have not loved one another as we love ourselves. Selfish ambition has gripped us, and we have failed to look out for others’ interests above our own. Conceit has gripped us, and we have failed to associate with and care for those who are different from ourselves. We have not treated one another as those in whom Christ dwells.


Forgive us for our offenses against You, and go on to subdue everything in us that is contrary to Your purposes. By the power of your Spirit make us a community that shows forth Your grace, kindness, truth and love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
The part that has mostly been coming to my mind is the part that says "go on to subdue everything in me that is contrary to Your purposes."  It makes me happy and hopeful to know that He cares to subdue the parts of me that drive me crazy.  I know there are some out there (my mom, my husband- who really know) who'd care that that would happen sooner rather than later.  :)   ...like the part of me who is posting this (b/c I think of myself) rather than getting in the shower!  ;) 

(its only a small picture of a bigger reality.)