looking for the good

 Tuesday, February 15, 2022 (7:14 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You for mistakes. Yes, Lord. Thank You that we make them. Can learn from them. And move on.

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Thank You that we have Your Word of Truth and promises. I confess my tendency to fault finding and revenge seeking. Thank You that You would not have us stay in that futile, fruitless state of mind.

You call us to forgiveness. Love. Compassion. Mercy. Grace. Thank You Lord. Looking to You allows us to also look for the good.

Yes Father. Reading The Life Recovery Bible overview for Amos I am encouraged. “Despite his predictions of doom, however, Amos also spoke of the future with hope. If the people would admit their sins and ask for forgiveness, God would cleanse them and restore them completely.” Yes please Lord.

“It is never too late to begin the recovery process. God is waiting for us to recognize how helpless we are and to call out to Him for His loving

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"... help.” How perfectly timed are You Dearest God!

Praying with You about forgiveness and recovery when a phone call requesting information to professional help came in. Thinking to ask for Your guidance first, another call and planned visit to an ER resulted.

Thank and praise You, Father. Turning to the verse (5:14) that brought me to Amos in the first place, Lord I am asking Your guiding protection for all involved in needing You.

New International Reader’s Version. “Look to what is good, not to what is evil. Then you will live. And the LORD God who rules over all will be with you, just as you say He is. Hate evil and love good” (Amos 5:14-15a).

And here in The Message, starting at verse 13. “Justice is a lost cause. Evil is epidemic. Decent people throw up their hands. Protest and rebuke are useless, a waste of breath. Seek good and not evil - and live! You talk about GOD, the God-of-the-Angel-Armies, being your best friend. Well, live like it, and maybe it will happen. Hate evil and love good, then work it out in the public square. Maybe GOD, the God-of-the-Angel-Armies, will notice your remnant and be gracious.”

Lord God, mistakes abound. Make it so we learn the lessons You would have us put into practice each and everyday. Love You. Love people. Love. And forgive. Continue doing all that only You are able. Changing us more and more into Your image.

Use me today. Exactly as You know is best. I love You. I need You. I want You. I thank and praise You. Amen.

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