Empowering others to live in the freedom and power of grace through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Most of us remember a time growing up when we were asked to try something new. We may have refused because we had a pre-conceived idea that whatever it was would not be good. Some look at God that way. We don’t want to sell out to him because, in reality, we think we can do it better. Blessed is the one who has learned from personal experience that God’s ways are the best ways.
It’s so easy to base our self-worth on what others think about us. But people are fickle. They come into our lives and leave again. Some are loyal, others are not. There is one who is always pleased with me and will never leave me for all eternity!
When we live in intentional, known sin, God turns his face for he can not look on sin. Oh! But when we confess and repent he eagerly comes to us with open arms. He never waits to renew our relationship.
I am…Broken
“My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.” Psalm 51:17 NIV
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” Matthew 5:3 NLT
In Christ we are on the path to completion. He not just fills in our gaps, but recreates us from our broken state.
First we must recognize that we come to Him broken. We do not remain broken, in spirit, as he heals us and makes us whole, but in that our own fleshly desires are broken.
We as believers do not get saved, have redemption, and then return torunningthe show. We must recognize that to a certain extent in Christ we remain broken to our will and complete in His.
Therefore, in that regard, in order to be truly found resting in Him…
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“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”
Luke 6:27-28
One of the most difficult commands in scripture is for Christians to love their enemies. Many of us have experienced unjust situations, and yet Jesus is very clear that we are to love those who hurt and mistreat us.
Jesus tells us that God’s love does not discriminate between those who are good and those who are bad. Loving our enemies is no easy task, yet as followers of Jesus that is what we are called to do. Our love should reflect the love that God has for each person.
Few things to ponder on…
Who are the people in my life that I consider enemies or persecutors?
What must I let go of in order to love them…
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