Simon,
I have prayed for you; that your faith may not fail. And when you repent, and
your heart is changed, let your experience – your weakness – help you to
strengthen the others. (Luke 22:32)
Do
you harbor shame or guilt in your life that haunts you? Have you overlooked,
mistreated, or even betrayed another person? Did you selfishly cower in fear at
a time you should have helped someone? Are you struggling to believe that you
are forgiven? Stop It – Now - Today!
Notice
– Jesus assures you that He is on your side in such times of struggle – an
advocate, interceding and ready to comfort and give you His peace and joy. With
the changed heart Jesus had promised, Peter later spoke from his experience. He
encouraged other followers both to have a faith that could survive Satan’s
attacks (1 Peter 4:12-19), and to be assured of God’s blessing, favor, and
presence with them as they suffer those challenges (1 Peter 5:6-11).
Confess
your fear, turn away from the life that is focused on yourself, and let God
heal and change your heart as He did for Simon Peter.
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