An Ugly Side of My Heart

I just heard on the radio this morning Dr. James Dobson talking about his encounter with Ted Bundy — a gruesome murderer. Dobson mentioned that Ted told him during their meeting the night before his execution that he repented of his sins. I am so ashamed at my reaction to this statement.

 

My first thought was God, if he gets into heaven after performing such atrocities, won’t this man get away with out some eternal judgment from you?!?

My second thought was (I am not exaggerating here) heaven will be tainted with a man like this allowed in!

Though this is not a discussion of whether or not Bundy became a Christian or not — none of us will know that answer except for the Almighty — the issue is my reaction to this piece of information. Frankly, it scared me how my heart turned so ugly in a split second.

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A Page In My Journal-Ultimate protection

Yesterday I blogged a page from my journal regarding Luke 15. Today I ask myself this question:

How do I stay in the protection of the Shepherd? How do I keep myself from straying from the herd?

 

I constantly dwell in God’s presence.

 

It is those deep, dark places in my heart that pull me out, away from the Shepherd. I have those secret areas of my heart which give reason for Jesus to cover me with His forgiveness and lead me out of my wayward ways. I am so easily drawn away…

 

But the sheep who stays ever close to the Shepherd — close to the protection from temptation, will not be coaxed out of the flock by the enemy. [Read more...]

Come Monday

On Friday Jesus hung nailed to the cross, completely separated from His Heavenly Father to pay for our sins.

 

On Sunday Jesus conquered death and sits at the throne victorious. THE KING LIVES!

 

On Monday we celebrate a LIVING and ACTIVE KING and we go about our daily business…

 

On Monday when we wait patiently for others to make a decision that could change our lives, THE KING LIVES!

 

On Monday when our heart hurts from a loved ones sharp words, THE KING LIVES!

 

On Monday when we are overwhelmed by the negative balance in the checkbook, THE KING LIVES!

 

On Monday when depression takes our mind into deep dark places, THE KING LIVES!

 

On Monday when disappointment just about gets the best of you, THE KING LIVES!

 

On Monday when all is right in our world yet we wait for the other shoe to drop, THE KING LIVES!

 

So come Monday, we go about our lives and do our thing differently because we know in our heart and trust that

THE KING LIVES!

 

Hebrews 4:16 (Amplified Version)

Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].