INTEGRITY

in•teg•ri•ty
–noun
1.
adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.


Good morning!


Testing of the heart…. Hmmm…. Interesting huh? Can you think of times or are you going through a time where your heart is being tested? His Word says that our hearts will be tested. Check out some supporting scripture:

Psalm 26:2-3 (New International Version)
2 Test me, O LORD, and try me,
examine my heart and my mind;
3 for your love is ever before me,
and I walk continually in your truth.
Jeremiah 11:20 (New International Version)
20 But, O LORD Almighty, you who judge righteously
and test the heart and mind,
let me see your vengeance upon them,
for to you I have committed my cause.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (New International Version)
4On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
James 1:2-3 (New International Version)
Trials and Temptations
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

James 1:12 (New International Version)
12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
We have to remember that God knows everything. I know there have been times in my life where I feel like I can just not speak to God about that “thing” and it will be okay but what happens is I shut down. I go into complete denial, harvesting a burden that I don’t have to harvest.

Our task for today is to do an inventory on our hearts. Be honest with yourself (me too) and say “Lord, I have sinned. I have ____________  your confession __ and I no longer want to follow that path or make excuses for why it’s okay for me to continue _________  That thing ___. Please lend me Your guidance as I walk away from bondage in this sin. I know now that my heart is being tested and I am looking to You for strength. Hold me accountable.”

Be free!

Love,

April