A Thought for Your Wednesday: The Power of Sin

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 The Lord laid a thought on my heart tonight that I felt compelled to share:


I recently wrote and published a devotional on the blog that was named "The Power of Planting a Seed" and I never once imagined the heart of it extending into today but I love this analogy SO very much. 


Everyone that knows me well knows how much I love sunflowers. I couldn't help but think about their desperate need for sunlight and water to thrive abundantly. 


Could you imagine if that sunflower never received any natural sunlight or rainwater in its lifetime?


What if it isn't even planted firmly in the right soil? The sort of foundation that will help it to grow and to thrive? 


It wouldn't have the opportunity to live as it should live and it would only lead up to eventual death and ultimate destruction. 


The same principle applies to those souls who are living lost and have never known Jesus. 


What is your foundation tonight? 

What are you watering your life with? 

Have you been following the world? 


The power of sin is often underestimated and it can quickly consume the soul without you even realizing it. 


No matter what you've done or where you've been, His grace will always be greater than your sin. (I love that song so much)


Don't be afraid of stepping out in faith tonight.

I can promise you that you will never once regret trusting in Him.


"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23)

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