This day begins in Jesus' Name!

Father, I am sorry for the sin I have committed. I knew my actions would be sinful, even before I acted them out. My sin began when I imagined myself doing what I know is wrong. I knew the nature of these thoughts, yet I meditated on the whole thing. The allure of this premeditated sin was more appealing than the sin manifest. Somehow You sustain me, Lord, even when I clearly deserve no mercy. How can I meddle in the enemy camp without being enslaved and tortured? I initiated the folly. I did not seek You, Lord. I was not of any good intention and yet You rescued me, even from myself. You let me know that I am forgiven. I know You love me, and I know that this thing can not go unpunished.
     It is always for my benefit and for my growth that You correct me when I am wrong. I didn't go into this thing blindly, to stumble into a situation I could not get out of.  The is not Your way. You would never put more on us than we are able to bear, but what of the things I put on myself? Can I overcome them, to no longer partake of the forbidden thing? I am confident that You will help me where I fall short. You will deliver me where I am bound or ensnared. You will deliver me from lustful desires to fulfill what my body longs for. Only You know how to sustain me. I know only to give You my heart and depend fully on You, oh Lord. I know no other way, and I know so very little of You. It is enough to move mountains and strengthen me to overcome that which used to overcome me. I will know no defeat, for You are my refuge and my strength! In You do I trust. Thank You for changing my life and offering me freedom, truth and purity. I accept, no matter the cost. I surrender all. I trust fully. I pray in Jesus' name, amen.



by G. Neil Armstrong