For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do-this I keep on doing. Romans 7:19-20 NIV
Dear Child,
Has anyone ever called you a hypocrite for believing in me but not acting perfect all the time? Here is a news flash - you are a hypocrite. Any human who stands up strongly for something is immediately in danger of being a hypocrite and with eventually become one. Why? Because humans are not perfect. That is why we are not able to walk our convictions perfectly every single day.
But Christianity is not about having the perfect spiritual journey. It's about knowing which direction to take and doing your best to get there. Don't buy into the need to prove all the cynics wrong about your hypocrisy. There is freedom in accepting your imperfections - trusting my guidance and continuing to move forward with me.
Lover of the Hypocrites
God
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Mail from God
Posted by Sharona at 5:30 PM
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What a great statement. We are all extraordinary in so many ways but also ordinary and imperfect in many others. I've got new for you; it may be the ordinary stuff that others see and remember most, especially as we profess our faith. We will fall and scrape ourselves and it won't be the blood or scar that supports our spiritual walk & legacy, but our ability to heal so graciously.
Preston
Sharona Great Job on the changes to JCFinders!
Thought I would throw out a thought from my reading in our study. Kind of on this frame of thought.
I came across a quote in our reading that hit home with me. I have been beating myself up because I am not on what I would consider task with my trust/surrender issues to the Lord. I believe, don't get me wrong. It's just my own life control issues that get in the way of the relationship. The quote is from chapter 11( yes I confess P, I am behind in the reading)The quote was from Paul, "I die daily". "There is a moment of surrender and there is the practice of surrender." I especially love the comment afterwards where Warren says, "the problem with a living sacrifice is that it can crawl off the altar"...LOL. Boy sometimes I feel like I sprint off! Anyway, I kind of thought maybe I'm not so much behind or stuck on the treadmill as I'm learning a new habit of daily surrender. I also like the idea of making the actual written contract of surrender (Bill Bright, Campus Crusade). Something tangible to look at when I feel the pressures of not measuring up to the what "I think" are the Lord's expectations.
I think the fact that you are transparent enough to be honest and tell us where you are really at makes you yards ahead of this game of life. I think half of the battle within ourselves is being able to open up and reveal not only what we think are our strengths (or gifts) but also what are our weaknesses. I hope others read this and realize that what you have contributed in this one message is for them straight from HIM!!! Thank you for being you and please never stop!
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