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Those Sly Little Foxes.

When Adam and Eve lived in the garden of Eden, their relationship with God was perfect. The Bible says that they were naked, but they felt no shame (Genesis 2:25). Can you even imagine what a perfect relationship with God would be like? Unlimited access to the fullness and greatness of God!  

Every now and again, I am overwhelmed by the thought that I have only scratched the surface and seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the enormity of who God is. I know Jesus and I love Him, yet the reality is that there is so much I don’t yet know and understand about who He is, how He works, and there is so much that I have not yet discovered or experienced. Why? Because we live in a fallen world, sin entered our relationship, and we have free will to choose good and evil.  

In the Song of Songs, King Solomon refers to sin as sly little foxes that hinder our relationship with God. He paints a picture of foxes that raid the budding vineyard, and ruin what God has planted. When I read this verse a couple of days ago, it stuck with me, and I started to self-examine. What sly little foxes currently hinder my relationship with God and my growth as a person and leader?

As we fast and seek to go deeper with Him, can I also encourage you to go deeper within yourself? Fasting is not so we can get more of God, it’s so that God can get more of us. Maybe you are struggling with insecurity, unforgiveness, bitterness, pride… Whatever your sly little foxes look like, will you trust Him with them and surrender? Here is the beautiful truth; we are not doing this on our own. King Solomon wrote: “We will do it together.” Jesus paid the price for our sin, and we no longer have to carry the burden of it.

Lord, I give you permission to search my heart today. Though it’s uncomfortable, if there is anything in me that is not from you and in line with your Word, help me to let it go. Thank you for doing it with me. I don’t want anything to hinder our relationship; I want to be fully yours. In Jesus’ name, amen.