Good afternoon , changing the format up a little today from the Word of the Day. There will be another post coming out later tonight as well . The following is an expert from a Devotional I was doing with others in a Loving Community.
“Many of us grew up in religious environments such as the church. Some of us were taught that God was a cast-iron being, somewhere far-off, not very accessible, and mostly disappointed in His creation because of the messes we’ve made. Because we have lived with this mindset for so long, it has driven us into cycles of dysfunction. Because we don’t understand the true message of the Gospel, we fail to see God as a loving Father”- Ryan Stevenson
This Definitely home . I was raised very strict in a Catholic household. If you didn’t go to church you didn’t get to eat breakfast and don’t even think of making any noise or movements in church or you would feel it . It took me a long time to realize God Loves me exactly for who I am . Am I perfect in no way , do I sin ?yes I do .
Do I ask forgiveness more than daily ? Without a question.
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 NIV
Have others including myself at times told me I do not belong and can’t be Christian and am a Fraud because of my Lifestyle? Yes Do people feel I should have no rights yep. I know my God Loves me and Love you .
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13 NIV
It has taken me even longer to figure out when I am Weak, He is Strong, regardless of all the pain. He is the Father and Strong in my Seasons of Weakness. Today I am a proud God Loving Non-Denominational member of more than one church. I know I am, as you are Loving Children of God. I Love you all, have a great day.