By Jenni Ingram
Member, First Baptist Church, Gantt
The other day, my husband and I were blessed by a family member to be able to go to our favorite restaurant to eat. As we were leaving, the server’s tip was handed to the cashier who assured us that she would get it. I felt a little guilty because I wanted to hand it directly to her but then the thought hit me, my conscience is clear.
Then I literally stopped in my tracks because I applied this same feeling to my relationship with the Lord and wondered if my conscience was clear in God’s eyes. Was I carrying some unconfessed sin in my heart?
If Jesus called me home as I was walking out of that restaurant, could I stand before Him and know all my sins were covered under the blood of Jesus? I do pray for forgiveness immediately when I realize I have sinned, but when was the last time I really reviewed my life and fully repented (turned away) from it all?
When was the last time I had a nasty thought? Even if I never said it out loud it’s a sin.
When was the last time I gossiped before I realized what I was doing? Mmmm hmmm, yep, there was guilt there and it broke my heart.
It was then with much trepidation in my heart that I went before the throne of Jesus and asked Him to help me examine my heart and confess any sin that I may not be aware of consciously and repent of it.
Warning — Be prepared with tissues in hand if you ask that of Him. He loves us more than we could ever imagine. He gave us Jesus as our intercessor.
Examine your heart, ask His forgiveness and leave those sins to the enemy. You are God’s child.
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