First of all, yes I skipped question 2 on purpose. The answer was very specific and personal. In the great words of Forest Gump, "That's all I gotta say about thayat." As for this question, it really stemmed from a lot of things that happened this summer. I just sensed that throughout the summer, I had become more blunt and more hardened rather than seasoned with grace and pliable by God. Here's my answer:
This is a ridiculous question, for I know that even if my heart were calloused and I turned away, God would still be able to use me. Look at Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar. I suppose the real question is if I will be humble enough to want to be used by God, or will I continue to be stubborn. I've been walling myself up with the burdens of others, while still casting mine upon Him like Matthew 11:28-30 says to. However, I have let a root of bitterness spring up within me. I am biased against those who I sense or feel as "weak." Reality is: I am weak.
I need to humble myself before the mighty hand of God so that He may exalt me (James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6). Also, I need to remember that Jesus is in each of my brothers and sisters. I need to remember that God has shown me so much grace that I cannot refuse to show grace to others. The answer really comes in 1 Timothy 1:5 (what I briefly was able to read)
"The aim of our charge is to love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."My heart needs to be pure and my conscience needs to be clear. I know that I have been dragging guilt about wherever I go because of my sin, and I need to offer that up to God. Romans Chapter 8. Need I say more?
Inadvertently, I answered question #7 as well with this answer. See the original post here.
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