The Sin That Separates Us From God

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2001
(Isaiah 59:2)

But the trouble is that your sins have cut you off from God. Because of sin he has turned his face away from you and will not listen anymore.

The sin that separates us from God. Going into this wonderful Christmas weekend, there is so much laughter, joy, it is really an incredible time of the year. However, for many of you, you don't have that joy, that peace this Christmas because of sin in your life. I am talking of that sin deep down, the sin you keep to yourself, the sin nobody else knows about. On the outside, everything looks fine. But deep inside, you are dying because of sin you have refused to deal with, sin you have held on to and not dealt with. THAT is the sin that is robbing you of your joy this Christmas season. THAT is the sin that is keeping you from the close, intimate, daily relationship Christ desires to have with you. THAT is the sin that is slowly destroying your life and effectiveness for the Kingdom of God.

The problem you have is that you have learned how to live with the sin. You have learned how to bury it, hide it, and live with it, rather than get victory over it. Oh I know. You have tried. You have prayed, and worked at it, but in the end, you have given in and rather than fight any longer, you have accepted it. IT IS THAT SIN IN YOUR LIFE THAT IS KEEPING YOU FOR THE PEACE, THE JOY, THE ABUNDANCE THAT CHRIST HAS PROMISED US IN THIS LIFE. You have settled for less than the best God has for you because of sin that has beaten you.

My friend, this kind of sin is not just "going away" some day. It will be part of your life, holding you back until you are serious about getting victory over it once and for all. The key question though is this. Do you WANT victory over this sin? That may seem like a dumb question, but trust me, it isn't. Many people are actually OK with this sin in their life. They know it is wrong, but the power over them is so strong, the don't really want to let go. Until you are ready to do all that is necessary to get victory, nothing will change. That is why some drug addicts and alcoholics will go through rehab program after rehab program and never get better. They don't WANT to get better. Until you WANT to get better, you won't. Until you really WANT victory, you will never get it.

I love you and care about you so much. If you are serious about victory over that sin in your life, here is a place to start. You are in a battle. To win a battle, you must have a battleplan. Pray, sit down and let God give you a plan you can faithfully work each day. Than, you need someone you can be accountable to on a daily basis. You can't win this fight alone, you need someone to stand with you, and to hold you accountable. Lastly, you need the strength you can only get from God. That comes from your daily relationship through prayer and the Word, from being in church, from finding ways to serve the Lord. All of this working together will help you overcome this battle and see victory. I will stand with you, and be praying. Never forget, He is able!!!

This Christmas, give yourself the best present you ever could. Victory over that sin in your life! Know that on Christmas day for several hours in the afternoon, I have committed time to pray for you and whatever that sin may be. It will be an honor and privilege to spend part of my Christmas day praying for you and victory over that sin in your life. God loves you. It is NO ACCIDENT that you are reading this now. God could not be talking to you any louder than if He bellowed from the Heaven's your name. This Devotional needs to be sent to everyone you know. What an act of love to plant this seed in someone's life who is struggling secretly with sin, letting them know God really does care. My friend, this IS answered prayer. Victory is in sight. The battle can be won. God has heard your cries. He is able. The only question that remains is, are you ready to put that sin out of your life once and for all?

Christmas day... I will be praying for you... and for VICTORY over the sin in your life!

In His love and service,
Your friend and brother in Christ,
Bill Keller

If I can help you in any way you can contact me through my personal email at bkeller@liveprayer.com.

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