Who Shall Ascend

“Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.” Psalms‬ ‭24:3-6‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Yesterday, I began a search on idols and read the above Psalm. God spoke to my heart, and I was painfully aware that, I did not have clean hands, nor a pure heart. I'm so much better than I was, but I have so much further to go! 

What I do have is a willing heart! When God changed it, I prayed that He would "refine me" and He has not stopped.

My desire is to be part of this generation that seeks His face! I do desire clean hands; I do desire a pure heart, so I walk in repentance and I read His Word daily, letting it wash me. I seek Him! I cast down everything that would exalt itself above Him! I humble myself, willingly so He does not have to humble me. My old man has to die; crucified daily!

And when I hear the enemy tell me, "you're okay", I run to the cross! Because that is a lie! I'm not "okay", for I can do nothing on my own! That is pride speaking, and I have nothing to boast in!

I refuse to entertain vain imaginations! I keep my thoughts on Him! I give Him full rule and reign in my heart; He is on my throne! He is my King!

And then, when I fail Him miserably, as I do everyday, I get back on my knees!  I humble myself; confess my sins; seek His forgiveness and resolve to walk in repentance, another day!

I fail Him, but He never fails me!  

Even so - MARANATHA! 

From 5/28/14