Refinement

Almost as soon as I entered the room this morning, the Lord has been putting on my heart a desire to be refined. Not a command, but a desire. He has been telling me that refinement can only come through intimacy with God. Jesus has been calling me to let go of pride, to let go of a belief that I can refine or discipline myself. Jesus has been asking me if I will let myself be refined His way.

How awesome that the Lord of the universe, the creator of all things longs to be intimate with us! Prayer sometimes can seem like a chore. Lord forgive me! Make my eyes right! Lord, call me out of the bushes, my shame is not such that You have given up, or have withdrawn your gift of intimacy.

Lord, have mercy.

JN