We Call Them Issues....

It's been a really interesting week with the Lord! I've been really seeking Him for answers to some things that have been going on in my life over the past few months... but was I really ready for HIS answer???? All week He's been bringing "issues" of my heart to mind... that's what I called them until last night at church. These "little things" we call issues... God calls them Hidden Sin! If we don't deal with them... they will kill us! For several months it's seemed I take one step forward 2 back in my walk... It's been so difficult to get into His presence like I used to... I spent months blaming the devil and others... all the while ignoring my own heart! I haven't been involved in what we term the "big sins"... but somewhere along the way I've let down my guard and allowed the cancerous "little sins" in. I haven't fled when gossip abounds; I haven't put others above myself; I've had a judgemental attitude; I haven't totally forgiven those whove hurt me... are these "little issues" any less offensive to God than homosexuality, adultry, etc? NO... The things named in Proverbs 6:16 - 19 are the things God says He HATES and "the big sins" aren't what He names. Last night I dealt with these issues... and I feel 10 pounds lighter! We need to pray daily... Lord search me and if there be any evil in me....! There is no place on earth better than in His presence, I've missed that soooooooooooo much! I'll end this with lyrics to a Steve Green song:
Guard Your Heart

Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above
Is looking down in love
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see

What appears to be harmless glance?
Can turn to romance
And homes are divided
Feelings that should never have been
Awakened within
Tearing the heart in two
Listen, I beg of you

Guard your Heart
Guard your Heart
Don’t trade it for treasure
Don’t give it away

Guard your Heart
Guard your Heart
As a payment for pleasure
It’s high price to pay

For a soul that remains sincere with conscience clear
Guard your Heart

The human heart is easily swayed
And often betrayed at the hand of emotion
You dare not leave the outcome to chance
You must choose in advance
Or live with the agony
Such needless tragedy

Guard your Heart
Guard your Heart
Don’t trade it for treasure
Don’t give it away

Guard your Heart
Guard your Heart
As a payment for pleasure
It’s high price to pay

Guard your Heart
Guard your Heart
Don’t trade it for treasure
Don’t give it away

Guard your Heart
Guard your Heart
As a payment for pleasure
It’s high price to pay

For a soul that remains sincere with conscience clear
Guard your Heart

For a soul that remains sincere with conscience clear
Guard your Heart