When my son acquired a small robot, he had fun programming it to perform simple tasks. He could make it move forward,stop, and then retrace it's steps. He could even get it to beep and replay recorded noticed. The robot did exactly what my son told it to do. It never laughed spontaneously or veered off in an unplanned direction. It had no choice.
When God created humans, He didn't make robots. God made us in His image, and this means we can think, we're able to choose between right and wrong. Even if we have made a habit of disobeying God, we can decide to redirect our lives.
When the ancient Israelites found themselves in trouble with God, He spoke to them through the prophet Ezekiel. Ezekiel said, " Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall... Get a new heart and a new spirit."
This kind of change can begin with just one choice, empowered by the Holy Spirit. It might mean saying no at a critical moment. No more gossip. No more greed. No more jealousy. No more anger. If you know Jesus, you're not a slave to sin. You can choose to change, and with God's help, this personal revolution can start today.
Dear God, all things are possible with You. Through the power of Jesus's resurrection help me to take the first step toward a life of greater devotion to You.
For a new start, ask God for a new heart.
Please read Jeremiah 3-5 and 1 Timothy 4
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