As I have been studying more about prayer I came across something written by John Piper that made me pause and examine myself and how often I stop and consider how I have treated God in light of all that He is.
Every day do I consider the quality of my relationship with Him and whether I have offended Who He is or just the sins I commit that affect others. I know all sin is against God, but I really didn't understand it in this way. I must say it was a rude awakening to realize that I take so much of who God is for granted.
This has become part of my daily prayer time, to examine how I have sinned against Him in a more intimate way by examining my behavior and attitudes against His marvelous attributes. I hope it will take you to another level of intimacy with Him as it has me. With love and blessings, Carole
Every day do I consider the quality of my relationship with Him and whether I have offended Who He is or just the sins I commit that affect others. I know all sin is against God, but I really didn't understand it in this way. I must say it was a rude awakening to realize that I take so much of who God is for granted.
This has become part of my daily prayer time, to examine how I have sinned against Him in a more intimate way by examining my behavior and attitudes against His marvelous attributes. I hope it will take you to another level of intimacy with Him as it has me. With love and blessings, Carole
Excerpt from
John Piper on confessing our sins against Who God is.
Did
I:
Honor
His glory
(honor,
splendor, exault) 1 Cor 10:31
Rever
His holiness
(consider
sacred, not to be surpassed) Ex 15:11
(magnitude,
excellent, grand) Eph 1:19
Praise
His power
(authority,
strength) Heb 1:3
Seek
His truth
(genuine,
honest, absolute) Psa 119:60
Esteem
His wisdom
(discernment,
know good/evil) Psa 11:10, James 1:5
Treasure
His beauty
(pleasing
to see, behold) Psa 27:4
Savor
His goodness
(value
His excellence, doing good) Ps 31:19
Trust
His faithfulness
(loyalty,
keep His word) 1 Cor 1:9
Obey
His command
(order,
law, precept, ie (one another commands like love
one
another) John 14:15
Respect
His justice
(fairness,
righteousness) Psa 89:14
Fear
His wrath
(anger,
indignation) Rom 5:8-9
Cherish
His grace
(unearned
favor) Eph 2:8-10
Prize
His presence
(awareness
of Him)
Love
Him
(devotion,
compassion in action,, obedience) Ex 20:6,
Lev
19:18, Deut 6:5, 1 John 3:34, John 15:1-17
