Some of Satan's biggest lies come in the form of religion and tradition.
It's what kept many of the Israelites from recognizing the Messiah when he was among them. Sometimes, it's what keeps us from recognizing God's voice.
And I think my religion is making sure I'm adequate enough.
My heart longs for no strings attached acceptance of God's grace. Yet, I can't help but ask... God what did I do to deserve this fellowship with you?
I desire to hear God's voice and obey without hesitation. Yet, I can't help but wonder... why me and not someone else?
I want to be in the presence of God. Yet, "what about this bitterness?" "what about earlier today when you asked me to do something and I didn't?" "... you seriously want to pour out your Spirit after all that?"
... I am thankful that God's grace is so abundant. That He freely gives even when we are trying too hard to receive.
Father, that we would take our eyes off of ourselves. That we would stop thinking about how hard we are trying. That we would stop wondering if we're trying hard enough. And just trust what you have already done. And see the floodgates open.
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none of us deserve God's grace. that's the definition of grace. receiving something you don't deserve.
faith and trust in God. not relying on self, but relying on God. not exalting ourselves but doing all things to glorify God. and not blinding ourselves or letting satan pull the wool over our eyes through false religion and traditions.
i just reworded what you said pretty much.
hey, i recently was at a church meeting and i was wondering if you would be interested in me emailing you the notes i took from that. the theme of the meeting was "why we need Jesus." just let me know and i'll send them your way.
You rebel, you! :P
Was especially moved by the prayer at the end. Thanks, Brit. :)
This made me think. I often find grace difficult to grasp and wonder too about Bonhoeffer's "cheap grace"--can we take advantage of God's grace? Do we?
so, like, when do you graduate?
Hello Ms. Britani,
You worked hard to make your site simple yet elegant. The pictures are a nice touch. I see that you would like to draw closer to God. Now is a good time! I recommend the one true God, Jehovah.
I want to help people to really get to know God, especially in these troubled times. Here is an important message for all of us from the Bible: 17You make God tired with all your talk. "How do we tire him out?" you ask. By saying, "God loves sinners and sin alike. God loves all." And also by saying, "Judgment? God's too nice to judge." (Malachi 2:17) (Message Bible)