The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven.
From Rick Warren
Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It's a journey of discovery - there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.
The first thing that we need to say is that God is grieving, too. Uh, a lot of people try to make it sound like 'well everything that happens is God's will.' That's nonsense. God allows everything, but God does not choose everything.
During my days of deepest grief, in all of my shock, sorrow and struggle, I sat at the feet of God. I literally spent hours each day reading God's word, meditating on scripture and praying. I intentionally spent a significant amount of time being still before God.
God gave us the gift of life in heaven. Many people are given this gift, but they never open it. They never do anything with it.
You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.
If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done. God will use anybody if you're available.
In Psalm 72, Solomon prays for power and fame but he says the purpose of influence is to speak up for others and one is the immigrant. He doesn't delineate between legal and illegal.
When life doesn't make sense, we can still have peace.
Being reminded about the incredible power of God's love, and living as He intended, is the most powerful motivation to change.
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