I love stories.
Honestly, I am one of those guys that might like the touchy-feely movies
more than my wife does. But when I hear
a story of God’s grace and forgiveness there is joy that wells up in my heart
and often ends up with tears rolling down my cheeks.
The story of
Abram beginning in Genesis 7 shares how God promised this man land, fame and
extreme blessings. If you note the place
where God sent him and his family, it is evident that the land is still being
fought over today.
What is it that
we are still fighting over that God has already dealt with? What might you be holding on to that is
keeping you from accepting all God wants you to have? Think about it. Take steps toward forgiveness and
healing. Choose life and speaking
encouragement to the people around you.
Hebrews 12:15 NASB
See to it that no one comes short of the
grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it
many be defiled;
We can help
people not come short of God’s grace. By
our actions, by our courage and encouragement, by living for Christ we will
increase chances of grace.
These stories I
spoke of earlier are such opportunities for grace and for life. Yet there are things that keep us from
life. There are people who keep us from
living. There are situations that
restrict our ability to move forward.
If we don't let go of
things and the life we don't need, we can't have things and the life that God
wants us to have.
That statement has
been on my heart and ringing in mind for a couple days. It will continue. I am grateful that our struggles often lead to
grace been shown and lives being strengthened by God.
Psalm 34:18 NASB
The Lord is
near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in
spirit.
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