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    by Shelly Weiss

Cleaning House
Date Posted: August 6, 2007
When we go to God in prayer, we are to confess our sins and repent. Sincere repentance cleanses us from unrighteousness and purifies our heart. Unconfessed sin interferes with our relationship with Him because it keeps us from surrendering everything to Him. (Matthew 5:23, Psalm 32:5-7, Psalm 66:18). When we confess a particular sin yet do not plan to stop committing the sin, He knows. It’s like saying to a friend, “Hey, I am sorry I talked behind your back, but if given the chance, I am going to do it again.” Confession makes me feel better, but repentance makes my relationship with Jesus better. I want my heart clean and pure so that He can fill it with his righteousness. When I have an area of sin that I don’t want to stop, I tell him. In my crazy head, I imagine telling Him I want you to feel comfortable in my heart, yet there’s one part that I am still working on. Stay out of that room… but he doesn’t want to stay out of that room… he wants to help me clean it up. I have to get past my shameful desires to let him enter the room.

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Biography Information:
Shelly is a 30 something year old licensed therapist with cerebral palsy who is transitioning onto a whole new path in her life. As someone who was never limited by her disability, through recent declines in her health and abilities, God is humbling her despite her stubborn resistance. She is closer to Jesus than she ever has been as He carries her with His strength, protects her with His armor, and empowers her with His Spirit.She uses her writing and speaking gifts to fulfill her ultimate purpose of bringing glory to God through her life.
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