CROSS-EXAMINED - NEW BOOK JUST RELEASED
“Dismiss all the charges against me, Lord. For I have tried to keep your laws and have trusted you without wavering. Cross-examine me, O Lord, and see that this is so; test my motives and affections, too. For I have taken your loving-kindness and your truth as my ideals.”
Psalm 26: 1-3
In my book, “Cross-Examined,” I have talked about my “sins.” Sin is the word I have chosen to identify my attitudes, beliefs and actions that have caused me to behave in a manner which I believe is detrimental to my Christian walk.
To sin is to commit an offense or fault. For me to be aware, truly sorry, and desirous of forgiveness for my behavior, I choose the word “sin.” It puts emphasis on my negativity and causes me to show repentance and a true desire to attempt change in my life. Perhaps not all are comfortable with the word “sin,” understanding the human condition and its imperfections, but, for me, the word makes me more accountable.
I believe I am forgiven.
I believe I have been washed clean by the precious blood of the Lamb, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I believe He died for the purpose of covering my sins, thus allowing me eternity with my God.
I believe I am loved unconditionally.
I also believe, for me as an individual with a personal relationship with Jesus, that I have been led by Him to cross-examine myself. I felt a strong conviction in my heart and soul when I read Psalm 26, 1-3, and have chosen this way to walk in my life with Him.
Each relationship is unique and individual.
What will remain the same for all of us is the forgiving, merciful, eternal and unconditional love our heavenly Father, God, has for each of us.
Allow His Way to become yours. It is the answer to the quest we find within our hearts and souls.
May God Bless You.
Andrea L. Blair
Book available at http://bookstore.westbowpress.com/Products/SKU-000463361/CrossExamined.aspx
Psalm 26: 1-3
In my book, “Cross-Examined,” I have talked about my “sins.” Sin is the word I have chosen to identify my attitudes, beliefs and actions that have caused me to behave in a manner which I believe is detrimental to my Christian walk.
To sin is to commit an offense or fault. For me to be aware, truly sorry, and desirous of forgiveness for my behavior, I choose the word “sin.” It puts emphasis on my negativity and causes me to show repentance and a true desire to attempt change in my life. Perhaps not all are comfortable with the word “sin,” understanding the human condition and its imperfections, but, for me, the word makes me more accountable.
I believe I am forgiven.
I believe I have been washed clean by the precious blood of the Lamb, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I believe He died for the purpose of covering my sins, thus allowing me eternity with my God.
I believe I am loved unconditionally.
I also believe, for me as an individual with a personal relationship with Jesus, that I have been led by Him to cross-examine myself. I felt a strong conviction in my heart and soul when I read Psalm 26, 1-3, and have chosen this way to walk in my life with Him.
Each relationship is unique and individual.
What will remain the same for all of us is the forgiving, merciful, eternal and unconditional love our heavenly Father, God, has for each of us.
Allow His Way to become yours. It is the answer to the quest we find within our hearts and souls.
May God Bless You.
Andrea L. Blair
Book available at http://bookstore.westbowpress.com/Products/SKU-000463361/CrossExamined.aspx