That thing to which you can PAUSE your devotion to Christ to attend to before return is the thing that is 1st and more cherished (at that moment in time). When you aggregate the sum total of these decisions, you can see clearly who is 1st in your life.
Lord, do not give me anything that will sponsor in me a sense of self-sufficiency and autonomy from You.
Please bind me to You. For Your love and presence are all I have and all my boast.
A leper said to Jesus, "If you will, you can make me clean." Jesus answered, "I will" (Mark 1:40-41). He is still willing today. Healing a soul matters more than healing a body, because one is forever.
“Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. But if one walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.””
John 11:9-10 NKJV
Two sermons that will help flesh this out if you're interested. You will find them on This Excellent Church video and audio platforms.
1. Power of the Tongue | Growing in Wisdom series
2. Doers of the word 04 | Taming the Tongue
@Ron_Anderson65 If this is a sincere heart cry, be rest assured God heard it.
Find a copy of the Bible, start reading any of the New Testament books preferably John. Approaches any sincere Christian or Church pastor for further guidance/help. You would not miss God! We are praying for you.
@Ihunanya_chi Fulfillment of Prophecy: By quoting the first line of ,Psalm 22, Jesus may have been directing the onlookers to recall the entire passage, which ultimately moves from deep suffering to a triumphant declaration of God's deliverance and victory.