salvation isn't the only overcomplicated facet of our lives. we also tend to multiply love and forgiveness unnecessarily. i find so many times when i need to ask for forgiveness that i always have that slight reservation of 'but i need to make sure i don't do it again.' first of all, that probably isn't even a plausible promise, but that isn't even supposed to take place in the process of forgiveness. there is no room for "God, i do this too much," or any variations of that. there is no point in the 'prodigal son' parable where the father says, "OK, just don't do it again." there is nothing but love and rejoicing in that conclusion. no matter what we encounter, we can always come back to God's love. no matter what, His Love prevails over all. it doesn't matter whether you follow the rules, act right, or anything else, we can fall back on His Love and nothing else matters.
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isn't it amazing how quickly we forget even the simplest of truths? or how easily we tangle up and complicate simple concepts?
no wonder we need a Shepherd; great wonder that He loves us so.
keep the posts comin'. you're on a roll!
The graphic really matches the post...simple, yet so true that it makes our heads swim. It also fits perfectly with the post about grace...love it!
Mom
Beautiful Joel.
I think this is one of your most profound thoughts. Thank you. I will have to think so more about what I just read.
In His Grip.
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