Call on His Name

Now, my questions to you are:

Is there something in your life that is standing in the way of you returning to the Lord, of calling on His name, of turning your life over to him?

What are your idols?

What is it that you need to repent of and for which you need to ask forgiveness?

Is it greed? Adultery? Pornography? Is it ego? Anger? A desire for revenge? Alcohol addiction? Drugs? Maybe a lack of love and true compassion? Bitterness?

If the Day of the Lord came tomorrow, are you ready for it? Or would you say, “Oh, give me a little more time; could you wait until next week? Take these other people first?”

Maybe you’re walking completely with the Lord, you’ve turned over your life to him, and none of these are issues for you—and that’s great! But speaking for myself, I’m still susceptible to temptation, and every day I find myself saying, “Lord, I blew it again. Please forgive me. Please take me back.”

 In closing, remember Chapter 2, Verse 13, in the book of Joel: “Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish.” 

That is so encouraging. Isn’t it awesome to have such a wonderful, loving, forgiving God? And all you have to do is call on his name.

WOW! What a great and awesome God we have.