Isiah 1:25 I will take action against you. I will purify you the way metal is refined, and will remove all your impurity.
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For those who don't spend much time working with molten metal...
The purification process is a critical step in making any kind of metal useable for everyday practice. Whether it be gold for jewelery, or steel for a bridge, the same method is used: extreme heat and fire. So, while walking with God, we may experience some painful heat- it's not because He is punishing us for something we did wrong, but we are being refined, sanctified- we are being transformed. It doesn't end there- the next step is huge: once we've been thoroughly heated up and melted down, all the "yuck", the dross, the impurities float to the surface! Don't beat yourself up, you are not "backsliding". This is the most important part- the opportunity to give these things to your Lord so He can remove them. From personal, repeated experience, I recommend taking the chance the first time you've been reduced to molten metal... There is much more room in your heart for His beauty than there is for re-dried, crusty dross.
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Father, as our pride, doubt, fear and sin come to the surface while You are refining us, bless us with MORE GRACE so we can recognize the process. As we realize the work You are doing in us, help us to give these things to You, so You can remove them.
Your word says to "lay our burdens down" and "take MY yoke upon you, for MY yoke is easy, my burden is light"... Jesus, we long for the complete joy that You give- transform us today by your mercy! I love You Lord with all my heart, mind, soul and strength- amen.
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