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but not sorry enough

I have discovered many people who seem to be ok with this kind of attitude:
I am sorry God that I do not go to church … but not sorry enough to actually start attending.
I am sorry God that I do not read your Bible … but not sorry enough to actually start reading it.
I am sorry God that I am unforgiving toward this person … but not sorry enough to forgive them.
I am sorry God that I do not give to your cause … but not sorry enough to
write a check.
I am sorry God that I occasionally swear and cuss … but not sorry enough to ask you to control my tongue and mean it.
I am sorry God that I am dishonest at times when it appears somewhat harmless … but not sorry enough to seek 100% integrity.
I am sorry God that I let my mind wonder into lustful and envious thoughts
… but not sorry enough to want this fixed.
I am sorry God that I celebrate Christmas … but I actually have no intention of knowing this Jesus in a way that will change the way I live.
Now LORD since I have offered up this “confession” … please hear my prayer and grant me my desires. Amen !

Before I sent this through cyber-space I had to examine myself. What part of my life is not pleasing to God … and am I sorry enough to want Him to forgive me and transform me ?

” … Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

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but not sorry enough written by: Mike Hurn · December 23, 2007
Mike Hurn's website: http://www.ccclife.org/
Mike is the Sports and Men's Ministries Pastor at Christ Community Church in St. Charles, IL. He worked with the Chicago FCA in a special inner city program called "SLAM" ... Saving Lives through Athletic Ministry. Mike graduated from Moody Bible Institute's Graduate School May of 2009 with MA in Biblical Studies. Mike has also had the privilege of being a guest Chaplain for the Chicago Bears.

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