This post delves into the my personal struggles with my faith in Jesus and my relationship with God. It explores feelings of anger, bitterness, and a desire for change.
Today is one of those days. This week is one of those weeks. How do I know? Because this has been one of those months. Frankly, it has been years of battling in the muck. My life has passed in the battle; all left is the duff on the ground.This journal entry is me engaging…
Joshua 7:1 “[1] But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the LORD burned against the people of Israel.” (ESV) Every Sunday, my…
As Jesus’ disciples, we can stand up to seasonal depression in several ways. The inclination is to take practical steps rather than turn towards Christ primarily. That is stinking thinking. Our Lord should be the very foundation that guides us in both thought and action. Jesus is the ultimate solution.
Many people have suffered extreme traumas at the hands of others! They can testify to how offensive this call for forgiveness is. Jesus tells us to pick our cross and follow him. What does Jesus obtain for us on the cross? Forgiveness. How do we know? He bodily rose from the dead.
There is more to forgiveness than its legal aspects. And more manifestations than just the act of mercy. God beckons us to pursue forgiveness in our lives because of how good forgiveness is to us.
God’s forgiveness is like a blossom,
Its beauty bright; its fragrance awesome.
For Mercy’s glory is beyond compare,
And to the cross, it takes us there.
Forgiveness is an ever-elusive Christian virtue. Especially among Christian circles. I’m confident you know that gregarious, bubbly happy Christian who jumps at the chance to forgive people thus trying to upend my syllogism. I am not that person.
Who is this mighty King of Kings,
Who has come in flesh like me and you?
Deliver, Sanctify, Redeem and Complete.
No one in this world is so kind and true.
When we look at Jesus, we lose the fear that keeps us from seeing that we need to help. Those who seek help, first see the need. Confession between you and the Father is where all of this begins. When we look to the Holy Spirit, we sense wholeness started. With the Father, our faith broadcasts future hope when God makes all things new.