DAD'S DAILY BREAD

28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God or consider Him worth knowing [as their Creator], God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do things which are improper and repulsive, 29 until they were filled (permeated, saturated) with every kind of unrighteousness, Romans 1

Reading this passage brings up many different emotions and feelings. Being stuck here for the last few days I believe the spirit is wanting me to remember what It felt like to be alone. Remember the loneliness and the feeling you have when you are separated from the ones you love. The ironic thing is that when you are using drugs and living in sin you just want everyone to leave you alone and let you do what you want. But once that actually happens and the only voice left in your head is your own, that is when the wheels begin to fall off the wagon. You’re left with the toxic and diluted mind of a severely addicted person whose only life mission is to please and satisfy himself. Thank You God for having a plan!

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3

Reading and feeling and allowing myself to experience those past feelings really builds a sense of sadness for those still struggling with addiction. It is such a scary place to be and the worst part is most people are too sick to even see it. My heart hurts for the men and women and the families struggling with addiction.

They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Romans 1

This section starts with some pretty gruesome sins then it ends with this list. Good reminder that God sees all sin as “gruesome” so I should have that same attitude about my sin! Thank you Lord for your grace that is new every morning!!

APPLICATION:

Don’t ever forget where I came from. Remember that sin will always take way more than I’m willing to give. Live out everyday in repentance. Doing my best to walk in the opposite direction. Surround myself with people that want to be holy because He is Holy! DO NOT COMPROMISE! Especially when it comes to my mind. Be careful what I give time and space to…

6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8

That verse pretty much sums it up. Thank you Jesus for Your unending love and your grace and mercy that my mind just cannot comprehend! You are so awesome! Thank You Jesus!!

IN HIS NAME