God’s purpose for our lives is not a mystery. God’s calling is not a secret. It’s the same calling given to all believers—to be joined to the body of Christ through faith, and to live as if the reality of our salvation is true.
Oh man.... I can totally see myself being so earnestly self righteous in my teen days! haha
I'm so thankful that I grew up, and can rest easy in God. My dad also told me one time that he thought God's will is also connected to our will. God gave us personalities and preferences and He works with our desires as well. I love this idea, that we are in relationship and partnership as we bring the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth through all our talents and strengths and preferences.
I love that insight from your dad, so wise! And yes, I’m learning to have compassion for my younger self instead of feeling embarrassment as the primary emotion when I write about my teen years.
It's so refreshing after years of being told I have to "figure it out." I don't try to be a detective in my own life now. I go where God leads and try, with God's strength, to be just, merciful, and humble.
Oh man.... I can totally see myself being so earnestly self righteous in my teen days! haha
I'm so thankful that I grew up, and can rest easy in God. My dad also told me one time that he thought God's will is also connected to our will. God gave us personalities and preferences and He works with our desires as well. I love this idea, that we are in relationship and partnership as we bring the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth through all our talents and strengths and preferences.
I love that insight from your dad, so wise! And yes, I’m learning to have compassion for my younger self instead of feeling embarrassment as the primary emotion when I write about my teen years.
It's so refreshing after years of being told I have to "figure it out." I don't try to be a detective in my own life now. I go where God leads and try, with God's strength, to be just, merciful, and humble.
Amen to leaning on God’s strength and not our own.
I so relate to this - chasing rather than resting in my identity as a disciple. This was a very lovely read, thanks for sharing!
I’m honored that it blessed you. God redeems those tough memories!