Several things I've been reading over the past several days have pointed towards ears that don't hear, hearts that are closed, eyes that don't see and the different reasons why. This morning, I picked up the Word for the reading and from Jeremiah 25 about the LORD giving words for Jeremiah to go and share with the people in Judah and Jerusalem. The people weren't paying attention and they were progressing down the evil road to evil...
These words hit me ...But you would not listen to me, says the LORD.
Are you like me and think well that message sure was good for old so and so over there they needed to hear that or I wonder if they will pick up on this word in bible study this week? Yes, it's shameful, but am I alone? Sometimes, I'm pretty sure that the words are for me, but I choose to ignore it!
I am also reading Stumbling into Grace by Lisa Harper and it is great. She shared a thought about possibly when we all arrive at church we should put on hospital gowns and grab a crutch or wheelchair to show that we are all in the same place - wounded, hurt and in much need of God's Grace and it hit me just how true this statement is...We all arrive at church with smiles, dressed nicely, hiding all wounds, rather than showing up with honest, real appearances with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Now don't get me wrong I don't think we need to pull up let the tears flow and the wailing begin...no, but we don't need the pretense that often times exist...We need to be real, get the q-tips out to clean out our ears to hear, open our eyes to what is really going on and remember grace, grace, and more grace shared with each other!
Sweet blessings,
Debbie
P.S. Pick up Lisa Harper's book - Stumbling Into Grace - also mark your calendar to see in November go to www.journeyofsistersministry.com to hear more and learn more about the event
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"She shared a thought about possibly when we all arrive at church we should put on hospital gowns and grab a crutch or wheelchair to show that we are all in the same place - wounded, hurt and in much need of God's Grace and it hit me just how true this statement is...We all arrive at church with smiles, dressed nicely, hiding all wounds, rather than showing up with honest, real" I think this was my favorite sentence. I should suggest this for a service.
I think we should Nikole! I think I'll mention it to my Pastor too...it's so true! I loved this sentence as well! Let me know if you do...
I love that idea! Don't you think that is how our Heavenly Father sees us anyway? He sees the real us.
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