He was with you every day.. He was your disciple.. He heard your words and enjoyed seeing you and being close to you.. But alas!! He betrayed.. The disciple who was seemingly attached to his master while his heart was far from him! He did not heed the words of warning and did not remember your invitation and love.. He betrayed from the day he let the love of money seep into his heart and take over him.. He betrayed when he separated from his brothers and companions and went alone outside your fold.. He went to make an agreement with the kingdom of evil.. Oh, the harshness of sin! It kills the heart and darkens the mind.. Have mercy on us, our holy God, and help us save our souls.. Do not leave us to our weaknesses, for every desire and sin is a betrayal of your covenant of love.. But "if we are faithless, He remains faithful, He cannot deny Himself" (2 Timothy 2:13), so even when we return to you after any weakness, we find your arms open and your gentle encouraging words embarrass us.. We melt before you in love, gratitude, praise, and worship.

Training:
+ Be diligent in self-accountability, remembering that every desire is a betrayal of the covenant of holiness.
+ Do not lose hope no matter the weakness.. Remember Peter's repentance, which was accepted because of hope.