Sunday Thoughts

Church was great today, Pastor spoke about being 'as bold as a lion'... so this little lion felt right at home :)


We have to be able to boldly approach God before we can boldly reach out to others.  If we are having doubt and uncertainty then we are not living righteously (righteous: morally right or justifiable).  This is what I do... I didn't read my bible enough this week, I should have prayed about that, I didn't spend enough time with my kids this week or I was not the best wife today.  Constantly focusing on what I am not doing, forgetting I am righteous through Christ.  My relationship with God will not change if I didn't read my bible, or if I wasn't the mom of the year.  God's love for me is perfect, my actions do not define his love for me... WHEW!!  I know this in my heart, but we are all to hard on ourselves, especially when we are trying to please God.  We will have consequences for our sin, but not condemnation (condemnation: to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on).

John 16:8-11  When he comes, he'll expose the error of the godless world's view of sin, righteousness, and judgment: He'll show them that their refusal to believe in me is their basic sin; that righteousness comes from above, where I am with the Father, out of their sight and control; that judgment takes place as the ruler of this godless world is brought to trial and convicted.  (The Message)



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