last night at girls' devo this woman named Rachel spoke a bit about being open and vulnerable. one thing she said really hit me ... confessing to God is enough, but confessing to sisters in Christ gives us freedom, forgiveness, and healing (like confessing to God probably gives us those things too, but you know). and i was thinking ... freedom, forgiveness, and healing are things that make this following Jesus thing worth it! and a blog or two ago i was writing about what makes following Jesus worth it and i was like knowing Jesus. so i don't think it's like pursue freedom and forgiveness and healing instead of knowing God ... i think it's more like those things are part of knowing God
do i know Him as one who gives freedom?
as one who forgives?
as one who heals?
protects?
provides?
accepts?
loves unconditionally?
is full of mercy and grace?
is all wise?
who wants the best for me?
that He's trustworthy?
and worthy of praise?
like do i know about these things ... or do i know them as the character of God my Father which changes the way i live my life daily? and this my friends is when it starts to become a little clearer why this whole following Jesus thing is worth it. oh how little i really know Jesus
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