Saturday, January 22, 2011

Lectures

I have entered into the lecture phase, and as previously thought, it is intense. It's intense in a good way but its still intense. Having people tell you in lecture something that you have been struggling with in your faith so simply is so overwhelming. Having God send images to people to tell you that its okay, and that God knows what you are going through is such a humbling and awesome feeling. To really know, and to hear from God - to hear him explain something you've been dealing with for so long in such a simple way is freeing. Let me try to explain. My leader was given an image for me from God, this was the image: She saw me bending down and picking up rocks. Rock by rock I would pick up and then put down again, all the time looking for the key to enter into God's gate, until finally I just look up and see that the gate is already open, that I do not need to find a key to enter into God's presence. Its so easy to be looking for an answer and a solution, a way to receive God's love. God's love is something that we can never earn, it is a free gift! It's up to us to fully receive what He has for us. Its such a simple lesson, but it's so meaningful when you fully grasp the freedom of His love and grace!

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  1. I have read your post and was encouraged by your discovery of grace. I preach grace a lot but it doesn't always sink in. I am planning on allowing you to share it with your church family when you return. Maybe they will listen to you!! I am also imagining the sunshine and warmth of Hawaii while it is snowing very nicely in Bowmanville. The only consolation with all this snow is that it is white and clean and pretty. Yea, that is what I am telling myself. Pastor Len

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