Convicting, encouraging and comforting. The journey since 2018 has been one of deep dives to peek into the abyss followed by haunting revelations of the evil the has leavened every aspect of our culture. While terrifyingly eye opening, it has goaded me in a way I have never experienced previously. I've found the need to humble myself to the reality that I did not have eyes to see and ears to hear when I arrogantly thought that I did. I've discovered way more about my own depravity but I've gained wisdom that I specifically asked for (James 1:5)
Looking forward to meeting you and your bride on the 12th. Blessings
Great post, Dr. Steve. I wish I had found you earlier. I've put all of the spiritual work in during this dark period that I could, but am honest with myself. I struggle with forgiveness and anger, particularly with my enemies. I consider enemies those Covid Nazis who gleefully destroyed my career, the zombies that extorted me over my livelihood with a poison shot. I include in this the Catholic church that I formally attended, that bent the knee and immediately closed the doors. Upon reopening, they encouraged the poison shot to their flock.
It's been difficult, but I struggle with friends, family, and former coworkers who are blind and oblivious, and happily call me crazy when trying to warn them. It has been a trying 4+ years for me as I can literally feel evil around me. I know I need to let go of my anger and pray for those who have wronged me. I appreciate your post and the spiritual mirror you placed in front of me today.
Thank you for your gracious words and comments. I would start be letting you know there is an eternal truth imbedded in this principle: ‘You cannot give away what you do not have’. This means that when you have received and have revelation of the endless love and undeserved grace of Jesus you will overflow with it towards your environment.
I appreciate the call to walk in the way. Jesus laid down everything. I am grateful to be reminded of the times we are in. Our God is so powerful and our enemies so small. Perspective! Love is the most powerful force in the universe. Now to live it fully with all I am!!! Since we are Jesus in this world and it is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.
Convicting, encouraging and comforting. The journey since 2018 has been one of deep dives to peek into the abyss followed by haunting revelations of the evil the has leavened every aspect of our culture. While terrifyingly eye opening, it has goaded me in a way I have never experienced previously. I've found the need to humble myself to the reality that I did not have eyes to see and ears to hear when I arrogantly thought that I did. I've discovered way more about my own depravity but I've gained wisdom that I specifically asked for (James 1:5)
Looking forward to meeting you and your bride on the 12th. Blessings
Thank you for your gracious words and response… I’m humbled. Bless you!
Great post, Dr. Steve. I wish I had found you earlier. I've put all of the spiritual work in during this dark period that I could, but am honest with myself. I struggle with forgiveness and anger, particularly with my enemies. I consider enemies those Covid Nazis who gleefully destroyed my career, the zombies that extorted me over my livelihood with a poison shot. I include in this the Catholic church that I formally attended, that bent the knee and immediately closed the doors. Upon reopening, they encouraged the poison shot to their flock.
It's been difficult, but I struggle with friends, family, and former coworkers who are blind and oblivious, and happily call me crazy when trying to warn them. It has been a trying 4+ years for me as I can literally feel evil around me. I know I need to let go of my anger and pray for those who have wronged me. I appreciate your post and the spiritual mirror you placed in front of me today.
Thank you for your gracious words and comments. I would start be letting you know there is an eternal truth imbedded in this principle: ‘You cannot give away what you do not have’. This means that when you have received and have revelation of the endless love and undeserved grace of Jesus you will overflow with it towards your environment.
I struggle too. Thank you for honesty.
I appreciate the call to walk in the way. Jesus laid down everything. I am grateful to be reminded of the times we are in. Our God is so powerful and our enemies so small. Perspective! Love is the most powerful force in the universe. Now to live it fully with all I am!!! Since we are Jesus in this world and it is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.