Chatting with Jesus
Friday, October 14, 2022
Lord — oh, the follies of youth. It seems like man’s fallen nature upshifts into turbocharger mode in our youth. The enemy of our soul, that crafty, lying devil Lucifer, plants thoughts into impressionable young minds how their wisdom exceeds that of their predecessors. The book of Proverbs is rich in wisdom for the young if they will pay attention. Other warnings against youthful rebellion are scattered throughout Scripture. After walking over seven decades on this Earth, when I reflect over my youth, I can only shake my head, wondering what in the world I was thinking.
This youthful rebellion is as old as dirt. Read what the psalmist wrote after reflecting on his youth. He was certainly no exception:
“Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. [Instead] Remember me in the light of Your unfailing love, for You are merciful, O Lord” — Psalm 25:7
Like the psalmist, Lord, I admit the foolishness of my youth, and like uncountable millions, we’re immeasurably thankful that even in our stupid years, You protected our souls until we came to our senses to come to You when You called. The psalmist wrote from a grateful heart that You didn’t hold his youthful indiscretions against him. Instead, You saw him as redeemed from his sins because of Your unfailing love and mercy. We echo the psalmist thankfulness.
Living in this sinful world, we’re still flawed, but forgiven and accepted by You. Your grace is unending and merciful. Thank You, Lord. Amen.
THANKFUL 
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