True worship - John 4
I love how the message shared this scripture. It’s not how and where you worship, it is who you are before God. Are we simply and humbly ourselves?
Take time to read these words. Reflect. And if you are like me you’ll realize the façade you have been maintaining before the Lord. He doesn’t desire fake. He wants real. Real transforming, true, humble souls.
Shame Grows In Secrecy
“Shame grows in secrecy. Our life may not suppose to be shared with everyone but it is to be shared with a trusted few.”
Not all our lives are meant to be shared on social media. Some might be called to by the Lord but many of us are not. And that’s okay. But don’t let the fear of other people’s perceptions keep you from sharing your struggles with a trusted few. Shame grows when kept to oneself. Find that trusted family member or friend, the one that speaks truth and love. Then be brave and share. Share your pain, sorrow, guilt and hurt. Speaking from experiencing the Father works through them to tear down the walls and bring hope and healing.
Delights In Impossibilities
I love reading the Old Testament because it makes this statement come to life. Read Exodus alone and you’ll be inspired by our God who does the impossible. Defeats the gods, parts the seas, fights the enemies, feeds His people. The amazing thing is, God does not change. He is still the same God. He still shows up, He still is the I AM, He still fights for His people.
He is still the God who delights in the impossible.
Your Story
I’m reminded that a good story whether book, screenplay or movie, has trials and tribulations and it’s what the character in the story does with those trials that make it worth reading. Do they persevere, humble themselves, learn from their past and overcome or do they fold and give into this world.
The thing is, we have a choice in our story. We are an active participant. We can change the narative.
So what are we going to do?
How are we going to live?
What is our story going to be someday when we stand before the Lord?
