Stop Trying to Convince Yourself

Stop Trying to Convince Yourself

I called a beloved friend I missed dearly. She had been out of touch for some time. Hard for a sensitive heart like mine given how very much I love her. Nobody on the other end of the phone. Just a voice mail. I left a brief and heartfelt message. Then hung up the phone. Immediately the Holy Spirit brought conviction.

My message to her had been fleshly. All about self. Not about the Lord and His will. Not about my friend and her needs and struggles. Worst of...