Faith
If my faith journey keeps teaching me anything, it’s this: I’m a sinner in need of a grace stronger than the finest whiskey. I need to mow my own street before I even contemplate yours. I’m learning that social media for the right reasons is wonderful. When it gets distorted, I realize I’m full of rage. And I didn’t realize until I heard one of my favorite follows discuss this. There is so much in the world disturbs me, but social media isn’t the place to air my grievances. Jesus is the only person I want to leave my issues with now.
We are all human. Meaning we will sin. We will fall short, but He is there. He anticipates when I will sin, or when I really don’t want to but will anyway. He wants me to be me. He doesn’t want me to feel shame for sinning, but an honest guide to lasting repentance. I’m still learning. I don’t have all the answers or many at all.
Be decent human beings. Love one another. Let Him love you.
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ReplyDeleteIf we don't feel shame when we sin, how will we be convicted to stop? I think of shame like pain nerve receptors on our fingers. If we didn't have nerves, what would stop us from touching something hot? If we did, we'd get burned and even if we didn't feel the burn, the burn is an injury to us. He loves each of us immensely but I think he wants us to change our actions and attitudes when they're contrary to scripture. Just my 2 cents!!
ReplyDeleteAmen - we are all redeemed saints who still have need of repentance, and His mercy, when we err.
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Maxine