Out of Context

“Come and hear, all who fear God, and I will tell of what He has done for my soul. I cried to Him with my mouth, and He was extolled with my tongue. If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear; but certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed by God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor His lovingkindness from me.” Psalm 66:16-20

This passage of Scripture is often used to say God will not listen to your prayers when you have unconfessed sin in your heart. Someone will quote out of context: “If I regard wickedness in my heart the Lord will not hear.” Yet this is NOT what the passage says. God loves you and wants to hear what is on your heart, even if you are in the midst of your own or others wickedness. And when you are able, you can restore that closeness again with confession. For you see God is always holding us. When we feel His distance it is important to ask who moved away. Certainly the Father NEVER moves away from His children.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9

Run to God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

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