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Purify My Heart & Motives

Transformation in Christ occurs as our hearts and motives are purified! Sometimes we can believe the lie that we need to fix all of our issues and perfect our hearts and motives before we come to God. There may have been times where we let shame get in the way of building a relationship with God. The truth is, as we draw near to God, we are able to bring Him all of our brokenness and humanity. We will always fall short of perfection and that is why we need Jesus, to save and renew our lives. It's about progression and not perfection! God blesses who you are, not who you pretend to be. He desires a relationship with us! As we lean into a relationship with God, He will transform us through His love, leading us to repentance and restoration. We repent for times when we missed the mark in the way we think, speak, and love in our lives, accepting forgiveness and correction from the Lord. Today, ask yourself, "what areas in my heart and motives can I surrender to the Lord, to purify and make me into His likeness?" Imagine how our lives and the lives of those around us can be transformed through this time, as we allow God to have His way in our hearts and minds!

Application/ Reflection:

• How is God speaking to you about your heart posture and motives today?
• What areas have you tried to fix on your own before submitting them to God?
• What would it look like to be transformed during this time of prayer and fasting to be more like Christ?

Prayer:

Lord, I thank you for your grace and mercy. I thank you for your goodness and love that is for me and will never leave me. I pray that you illuminate areas in my heart and motives where I am operating out of impurity. I repent for thoughts and actions that have missed the mark. I pray for your guidance and wisdom. Speak to me today! Renew my heart, restore my motives, and transform me for your glory. Amen.