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"For he who is least among you all--he is the greatest." (Luke 9:48)Sunday, February 27, 2005
Transparency
I turned my back on God for many days. I committed sin and I knew it. My guilt seemed to force itself upon me until I abandoned daily reading of the Bible and prayer. The lie that God did not want me because of my grievous sin took hold in my heart. Ignoring God because of my sin did not help. It only pushed me further and further into the abyss of depression and longing for the love which I chose to abandon.
That is what has been going on in my life, if you were wondering. Normally I do not post things like that, and nor do I tell of struggles I go through daily. However, I feel the need to be transparent. Rather than hide the truth under a veil of perfection, I would want my readers to know what I go through. Hopefully, because of my example, others will also desire to be transparent with each other.
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Every Sunday thousands of people attend church services. Many of them are carrying masks of pretend righteousness that cover the sinful state of their souls. They worship God and take part in the services, but they have not gained forgiveness of God and their fellow brothers. James 5:16 say, “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” It is essential that we, as Christians, confess our sins to each other for healing.
Instead of pretending that everything is perfect, let’s be truthful which each other, so that healing may follow.
I have found forgiveness from God for my backsliding, and I hope I will find forgiveness from my readers as well.
God bless you all.
That is what has been going on in my life, if you were wondering. Normally I do not post things like that, and nor do I tell of struggles I go through daily. However, I feel the need to be transparent. Rather than hide the truth under a veil of perfection, I would want my readers to know what I go through. Hopefully, because of my example, others will also desire to be transparent with each other.
***
Every Sunday thousands of people attend church services. Many of them are carrying masks of pretend righteousness that cover the sinful state of their souls. They worship God and take part in the services, but they have not gained forgiveness of God and their fellow brothers. James 5:16 say, “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” It is essential that we, as Christians, confess our sins to each other for healing.
Instead of pretending that everything is perfect, let’s be truthful which each other, so that healing may follow.
I have found forgiveness from God for my backsliding, and I hope I will find forgiveness from my readers as well.
God bless you all.
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I don’t really think you need forgiveness from me, but if you want it you have it. Thanks for showing us the truth, because I know this is what happens, for all the people who feel like they can’t come back when they backslide, know that after it happens it matters that you get back up, realize what you did wrong, ask God for forgivness and make a decision to not do it again.
You know, I work with troubled kids, and it's so cool reading such amazing, deep, godly stuff from a guy your age. It gives me hope. Keep it up, kid.
What a gift ! God has given you the grace to be transparent. Let it fly like a flag. Lift it high. The world needs character like this. Honesty at all costs. You will lead many to redemption and with young folks like you there is still hope for the church.
The darkness and shaddows are no place to live. Living "as if" cuts off all true communion. Light brings life. God's provision for failure is the blood of Jesus. Sprinkle it liberally on your conscience and go on your way living transparent in every day. A clear conscience is invaluable.
Amen?
The darkness and shaddows are no place to live. Living "as if" cuts off all true communion. Light brings life. God's provision for failure is the blood of Jesus. Sprinkle it liberally on your conscience and go on your way living transparent in every day. A clear conscience is invaluable.
Amen?
Mike, I value that transparency of yours very highly. Thank you for it. I would like to echo Kamy by saying that you don't really need our forgiveness. You have our heartfelt love and our deep respect. More importantly, you have the Father's forgiveness. Isn't it awesome! What you have blogged here is the essense of the Christian life, the true path of discipleship. Thank you for being a shining light. Bob
You are loved, Brother. The forgiveness part is a given. The Father will not spurn his repentant child. What right have we to do otherwise? That you are so young and yet so responsible refutes the common notion that youth is a license for foolishness. God started his major Biblical Christ-types and prophets at tender young ages. God bless you.
There's a Jars of Clay song with the lyrics, "It takes all I am to believe in a mercy that covers me." Sometimes, when we most need God, we run away in the hopes that everything will work itself out. This is the exact wrong thing to do. God wants us to confess, ask for forgiveness and repent. God values transparency. He can work with transparent people, e.g. Paul. He can't work with "religious" people who have it all together. God bless.
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