Diamonds,
I woke up this morning thinking on the goodness of God where even after I've fallen and ashamed of what sin that was hidden in my heart yet rose to the surface, I was able to come boldly before the throne of God's grace and obtain mercy in my time of need. I didn't have to wallow in my sin or harbor, and or harden my heart, but to come before Him and ask for forgiveness. I want to be more and more like Jesus and it seems the more I try to draw closer, there are blemishes that come up that concealer won't cover up because no matter how we may try to mask the blemish, God can see what's going on underneath the foundation.
Peter, one of Jesus's disciples loved Him and it was evident because God the Father revealed to Him who Jesus the Christ was yet, Jesus knew that in the face of opposition that Peter would fail Him. In fact, Peter denied Jesus three times. The one whom Jesus declared, "upon this rock (Peter) I will build my church," would fail Him but Jesus restored Him and I believe He should Him mercy because in building the church even with Christ as the Chief Cornerstone is a process--not a perfect process but a process that involves imperfect people.
Unity does not just happen but something the church must constantly work towards and it's going to take for every participant to do their part because mistakes/errors will be made; therefore, when the opportunity presents itself, we ought to be merciful and forgiving toward one another. That important part for the believer, is that forgiveness is always available. If you love truth then continue to come to the light when your deeds, sins and character is less than Christlike. When what has been revealed in you is less than Christlike, confess it and ask God forgiveness. Those who love darkness won't but as a woman of faith, through Christ, you can bounce back and begin again! #thankGod4Jesus
I woke up this morning thinking on the goodness of God where even after I've fallen and ashamed of what sin that was hidden in my heart yet rose to the surface, I was able to come boldly before the throne of God's grace and obtain mercy in my time of need. I didn't have to wallow in my sin or harbor, and or harden my heart, but to come before Him and ask for forgiveness. I want to be more and more like Jesus and it seems the more I try to draw closer, there are blemishes that come up that concealer won't cover up because no matter how we may try to mask the blemish, God can see what's going on underneath the foundation.
Peter, one of Jesus's disciples loved Him and it was evident because God the Father revealed to Him who Jesus the Christ was yet, Jesus knew that in the face of opposition that Peter would fail Him. In fact, Peter denied Jesus three times. The one whom Jesus declared, "upon this rock (Peter) I will build my church," would fail Him but Jesus restored Him and I believe He should Him mercy because in building the church even with Christ as the Chief Cornerstone is a process--not a perfect process but a process that involves imperfect people.
Unity does not just happen but something the church must constantly work towards and it's going to take for every participant to do their part because mistakes/errors will be made; therefore, when the opportunity presents itself, we ought to be merciful and forgiving toward one another. That important part for the believer, is that forgiveness is always available. If you love truth then continue to come to the light when your deeds, sins and character is less than Christlike. When what has been revealed in you is less than Christlike, confess it and ask God forgiveness. Those who love darkness won't but as a woman of faith, through Christ, you can bounce back and begin again! #thankGod4Jesus
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