“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me” (Psalm 66:18).
Many times we think that only great sins separate us from God, but the truth is that even the smallest error we choose to hold on to already blocks our communion with the Most High. A hidden habit, an impure thought, or an attitude we know is not right can become a barrier that prevents our prayers from reaching the Lord. A divided heart will never find spiritual strength, because unrepented sin extinguishes the light of God’s presence.
That is why we need to align our lives with the Lord’s splendid commandments. They call us to purity, justice, and true love. It is not enough to just know the truth, but to decide to live according to it. Every act of renunciation we make out of obedience creates space for God’s voice to be clear and for our prayers to have power.
So, examine your heart and remove every obstacle that separates you from the Father. Whoever walks in faithfulness, choosing to obey, is strengthened by the Lord and led to the Son for salvation and eternal life. Do not allow a hidden sin to steal your communion—choose today to live in the integrity that pleases God. Adapted from Frances Power Cobbe. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Holy Father, I come before You and acknowledge that nothing can be hidden from Your eyes. Help me to see and renounce every sin that I still try to hold on to in my life.
Beloved Lord, guide me to live in obedience to Your splendid commandments, setting aside all that contaminates the soul. I want my prayers to rise to You without barriers, in purity and sincerity.
Oh, dear God, I thank You because You call me to integrity. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a mirror that reveals my heart. Your commandments are pure paths that lead me to communion with You. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
