"Tell the Israelites: If a man or a woman commits any offense against another person, thus breaking faith with the LORD, and thereby becomes guilty, that person shall confess the wrong that has been done, make restitution in full, and in addition give one fifth of its value to the one that has been wronged." Numbers 5:6-7
Standing before God, we will all face God one day. Our time here on earth is to prepare our earthen vessels so that we may stand before Him, clean and ready. Nothing unclean can be in His presence, it will be expelled. We are given confessions so we can be made clean, the slate gets wiped and we are given graces to sin no more. The Israelites practiced confessions: "The priest shall first have the woman come forward and stand before the LORD." Numbers 5:16. Breaking faith with God allows a curse to enter, we do need the grace of confessions. "Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God." Matthew 5:8. God knows when we are cheating on Him, He is a jealous God.
What is God saying to me: practice what you preach.
Dear Lord, You do know how to call me out, I am thankful that we can talk like this. Everyday is a new day and You are a merciful God who loves us conditionally, it is us who must respond to the call of drawing near. Thank You Father for time spent with loved ones, thank You for bringing light into a difficult reading. Prayers for someone dying from cancer, may Your Holy Spirit fall upon them and be healed, You are the Great Healer. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Love, pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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