Praise God for redemption!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
redemption.
Today, more so than any other day, the Lord has been teaching me a ton about what it means to be redeemed. He has brought me from such a low, low place in my life to where I am now. Often, I lose sight of how far I have come--I still think of myself as the girl who would do anything just to fit in, just to feel loved. I, typically, feel that staying in my hometown through my forming a real relationship with Christ has hindered ministry for me--like I have who I once was just hanging over my head around anyone and everyone I went to high school with; however, through Him speaking to me, I am proud of the woman he is forming me to be. I have realized that while not everyone may believe that people change; I am living proof that God can change anyone willing to accept him. I have pride in my Jesus and what he has done in my life, and I should never be ashamed of who I once was--it has lead me to who I am.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
grace.
Can I ask something? I mean of course I can, but may I ask something that may force you to rethink your everyday life/thoughts? Since when did it become okay for believers to bash other people because they are different?
This has been hurting my heart for a while now, and quite frankly, I just need a good vent. We, as servants of Christ, are called to a higher standard. We are called to love like Jesus would, not point out how black our President is, how fat someone is, how annoying someone is; chances are, people who are different ethnicities know that they're not white, people who are "fat" struggle with that reality daily, and "annoying" people are searching for love. They know these things. We should not hate or scoff at people because they are different--more than just hurting our Father, it's just rude and hurtful. We are called to pour out grace, as Christ daily does for us. Do I slip up? ABSOLUTELY! But do I know that I have messed up the second I do something stupid? Definitely.
That all being said, I want to challenge you, friends. I challenge you to love others as Christ loves you. I challenge you to hold each other accountable when slip ups happen. This challenge is for you and I. Let's love in such a way that people can't deny that they are seeing Jesus in us.
This has been hurting my heart for a while now, and quite frankly, I just need a good vent. We, as servants of Christ, are called to a higher standard. We are called to love like Jesus would, not point out how black our President is, how fat someone is, how annoying someone is; chances are, people who are different ethnicities know that they're not white, people who are "fat" struggle with that reality daily, and "annoying" people are searching for love. They know these things. We should not hate or scoff at people because they are different--more than just hurting our Father, it's just rude and hurtful. We are called to pour out grace, as Christ daily does for us. Do I slip up? ABSOLUTELY! But do I know that I have messed up the second I do something stupid? Definitely.
That all being said, I want to challenge you, friends. I challenge you to love others as Christ loves you. I challenge you to hold each other accountable when slip ups happen. This challenge is for you and I. Let's love in such a way that people can't deny that they are seeing Jesus in us.
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