Meditating on the event that changed the very course of history this morning I stand in awe of the price that was paid for me and for all mankind.
This was a masterful stroke by the creator to bridge the gap that had been created in the beginning when Adam and Eve decided to disobey the one who had formed them.
His love amazing, his plans divine. It surpasses my understanding, and yet I know because I know that I am loved – his child.
May you know the same…
I receive interesting emails all the time. But this one caught my attention, so I trust you enjoy it and my response…
Dear Peter
I loved your blog on a successful relationship and that your Christian faith underpins it.
I wonder what your personal definition of God is? Do you see God as masculine or feminine or both or a being beyond sexuality i.e. Neuter. The word God derives from a German word that was originally neuter and with the rise of Christianity became masculine ‘herr Gott’
As a thinking Christian and a woman I am aware of God is defined so much in terms of the masculine and to me God seems both masculine and feminine- what are your thoughts on this I’d love to know if you’ve got time to drop me a line…
And here’s my response…
‘I hate this silly religion, but you, God, I trust.’ Psalm 31: 6
For more than half a century I have been involved in ‘the church’.
From day ‘dot’ my parents had me attending church services. I joined the local Sunday school, partook and even led church youth groups and Christian organizations during my time in secondary and tertiary education. I even pastored churches, led worship and was appointed to numerous leadership positions in them. In addition I raised my children within the four walls of such organisations.
But amidst all the wonderful times, miraculous events, and the establishment of a personal relationship with the Jesus of the Bible, I have always had an aversion to ‘silly religion’ – to the point now in my life where I totally reject it.
War unveils the best and worst in mankind. So fight the good fight of faith, for the best fight to fight is the fight you win.
Don’t accept defeat,, but treat it as a minor setback or obstacle that in time, you will overcome. Focus on victory. Have faith in God and yourself. Use upheaveal as a time of learning and a time to consider your future. Begin to dream beyond the battle. Turn turmoil into triumph.
Start by declaring that ‘Today is a great day. I will rejoice and be glad in it!’ Don’t dwell on yesterday. Be anxious for nothing.
Use today to think high thoughts. Dream tall dreams. Meditate on them. Engage in contemplation. Plan mentally. Survey visually. Your burning desire is possible.
I give you my fears
I pour you my tears
I hand you my years
‘fore all disappears
*
For you are my light
In the deepest dark night
You are my sight
When blind ‘midst the fight
*
Yours is the hand
That I hold tight
Yours is the heart
That beats with delight
*
When child hears your voice
Then makes the right choice*
Rejoice with each breath
*
No matter the pain
No matter the gain*
Immovable constant
Faith is the same
*
Built on the rock
Solid secure
Tested and tried
Risen as pure
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No matter the winds
That rage deep within
Obedience does reign
Forgiveness does win.
(c) PGJS, 2010
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