So how do we do this? How do we move forward and re-engage after a time of such introspection? After a time of such heated conflict? When elements of that conflict still exist and will continue to exist for some time? When relationships seem so much more fragile now than they used to be. When depth of relationship feels impossible?
When I was twelve years old, I remember having a tear-soaked conversation with my mother and saying to her, “I don’t want to grow up.” …
What’s been shaken up in your life? What has you off balance? To what degree? Are you still walking straight? Little wobbly? Clinging to the side rails? Hanging on for dear life? Completely disoriented without knowing which way is up?
When I’m trying to do it myself, it’s because I believe I “should”. Like I owe someone something.
I don’t. And you don’t. All that we owe has already been paid.
We are accountable for the health of our hearts. Praise God that we are not solely responsible for its health, however. God does the work we are unable to do.
Restore our fortunes, Lord , like watercourses in the Negev. Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. Though one goes along…
Rather than going to the Supplier of the seed, I have attempted to sow my own dead seed. Rather than letting God cause the growth, I have been seeking multiplied fruit from my own efforts, trying to be a branch detached from the Vine. No fruit comes from that.
Last time, we talked about what and how to ask when we go before the Father. Today I want to wrap up our ASK series…
But how do we know if what we are asking really brings honor to Jesus and to the Father? It leads back to relationship.
