Gut Check
…out of regard for his oaths, he commanded it to be given… Matthew 14:1-12 Does losing favor mean losing your life? It depends on whose favor you are attempting to retain. The worst gut check is the one that challenges our loyalties. Every emotion possible including fear, embarrassment, grief and shame will rise up from places within us that leave us bruised, smoldering, and believing there is no way out. Don’t believe it! At times there are things we set in motion that on occasion cause us to fall short on promises either made to our selves or to one another. Although we are tempted to second guess who we are, we must remember, we are not called to live up to the world’s hype. All saints and sinners fall. Yet, as in Christ, saints always get back up and rise towards Jerusalem. We are disciplined, yet never out of favor by the one who always keeps his promises. A bruised reed he will not break; and a dimly burning wick he will not quench (Isaiah 42:3).
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Every Praise to God – It is always a pleasure to be re-blogged :). Peace and Blessings!
i agree. you welcome and ty
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My beautiful Sister you have no idea how this ministered to me right now in a serious crisis! Thank you so much for having the heart of Christ and sharing it with us!
Every Praise to God – My dear sister in Christ you are so welcome. You as well have been a blessing for me. As God has given me these words I pray that they touch and encourage someone. My heart and prayers go out to you. Continue in your good works for God is ever faithful. Peace and Blessings Always.
What an encouraging word! It is amazing to think that even when we fall God will make a way for us to get back up. Even if we are faithless He remains faithful! I can never thank Him enough for His love.
Every Praise to God – and thank you. This is so true and I too am so grateful for his Love in my life and the life of my family and friends.