September 21, 2024 late morning thoughts 💭
And with repentance, comes healing, humility, and true clarity. It didn't take very long for God to show me that MY sin in all of it (just, everything, literally) is: PRIDE, pure and simple, straight up. This is the true reason that (here's some evidence, made apparent to me by spending time with God):
1) I am touchy, touchy, touchy and take everything way way too personally (maybe, or even probably, things imagined as well)
2) I should always (literally every time no matter how often or frequent) give all others the benefit of the doubt (since they, too, are only human).
3) I have literally zero (genuine, legitimate) basis from which to sit as Judge of (any and all) others, period.
Truth: though it may not always be able to receive on the heart level, if we'll accept and internalize it, we can grow in humility and empathy (in that order, I believe). May He heal my wounds completely in order that I may not harm others or retaliate (even if the intent is deliberate and with my harm in mind, let that be left up to God if so). I had to unseat myself from the throne in my heart because it's no longer my rightful place, not after what He did for me and that I've accepted His forgiveness quite freely, is it not my life's obligation and purpose for existing to extend that (same forgiveness) to all other living beings?
May no human being whose path has crossed mine (in real life, anywhere online, et cetera) be harmed by my words and/or behavior, any more. I pray, God, that You will please give me a sensitivity and greater awareness of the impact of my behavior and words, which I have control of and now submit to You for grace and gentleness towards others, Lord; in Jesus' Name, and thank You in advance for Your help and answer/s (even Your loving correction, dear Lord. Thank You again and please forgive me for the sin of Pride; please help me die to this more and more every day with Your help, in Jesus' Name, amen).
Now, I do believe in making public proclamations (and why not make it an open prayer to God Almighty as well since I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ).
Anyway, real life goals for me personally include:1) be gentle as a feather toward all (and not the proverbial bull in the china cabinet)
2) refer to number one and keep at it til it's habit, toward everyone, every time. 👍
SO: thanks for stopping by again, dear Reader.
May love and light always fill your lives, no matter where or who you are, and even if you despise me with your very soul, may God bless you and your loved ones now and always, in Jesus' Name, amen. 💜
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