Thank you, Father for my sin.

I am amazed at how our Lord has made all these things come together for this move. Why did I ever doubt? Unbelief is a tricky thing. In a converted man still remains this lack of faith, a lack of trust when things seem to hard, or to big. I am amazed that the God of heaven is mindful of man. Yet, I know that He has sovereign control over every speck of dust many times I forget to apply this truth. I tend to revert back to trusting in my ability to handle things. I tend to trust my flesh to accomplish works, and deeds. Why is it so tempting to trust this mind of a fool, or this weak body that has to eat for strength, or drink for refreshment? Why do I forget that the Lord of all creation is for me? I am in need of constant reminding, and I thank the Lord for the sins that I struggle with. Here I would make the claim that it is these sins that are a reminder, that I am in need of something outside myself. God, in His wisdom, has left man to struggle with sin, even after conversion, to remind them that they are nothing without Him. This should be looked at with joy. Many would no doubt have a problem with me saying that I find joy in my sin, and I do not by any means say I enjoy the sin in itself., but I thank , and praise God for the sin in my life which serves as a reminder for me of my dependence on Him, and my need for the atoning work of Christ. I am a foolish man that leans on Christ more day, by day, through His grace alone. I am thankful to be mindful of my sin. There are those that never realize their standing before God will be that of unmeasurable guilt, and eternal punishment their due penalty. To be aware of sin is a blessing, and repentance is a must, but we will never repent on our own. I am thankful that it is not left to me to decide, to believe, for I never could have. I am thankful that it is not left to me to repent for I never would have. Only through Christ working in me is anything done rightly.