On Being Freed
if you can't see my heart, you're blind...
The best way to win people to Jesus is to be friends and love them and have compassion on them. That is what Jesus did. He was called a friend of sinners by his critics. We can’t be afraid to rub shoulders with unbelievers we are called to be salt. In the World but not of it.
We are called to be witnesses. Witnesses share what they have experienced, seen, or heard. Share what God has done for you if people are willing to hear it. We are not responsible for the reception of our testimony. We are called to plant seed, water seed and harvest crops. It is God’s responsibility to grow the crop.
I praise you Lord!
The only way I can describe my life is…It is as if before it was a beautiful painting, then someone splashed water on it…now it is a goopy, ugly, mess. At first, I was very ashamed and wanted to pretend it was still a beautiful work of art…but now, I am almost proud to say it is a mess. Because not only is it my mess, I know that God is inside every part of that mess. I can say that I know what Christ means when He says that He is “close to the brokenhearted.” I am so thankful that I have been through this hard time because without that I…….would have no reason to follow. I kept building my life to a point where I didn’t “need” anyone, really…but I have come to realize that is exactly opposite of what is healthy. I need Jesus.” - Tucker Cauble
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.”
True Love
A true act of love is treating someone with respect and kindness even though he/she knows you do not approve of his lifestyle and/or choices. It is not loving to allow a person to remain stuck in sin. It is not hateful to tell a person he/she is in sin. In fact, the exact opposites are true. We love the sinner by speaking the truth in love. We hate the sin by refusing to condone, ignore, or excuse it.
“When the world has broken me down,
Your love sets me free.
When my life is like a storm,
Rising waters all I want is the shore,
You say I’ll be ok and,
Make it through the rain.
You are my shelter from the storm.”
….the good ole’ days when life was innocent and good…
You’re mad. Bonkers. Off your head. But I’ll tell you a secret; all the best people are.
- Alice in Wonderland
