Have you ever been tempted to ask, "Do you love me Lord?" Troubles and trials abound. The world is not always an easy place to be is it? I have been thinking of this question in my mind over the past couple of days and mulling over Scripture.
Question: Do you love me Lord?
Answer: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Jn. 3:16
Question: Do you love me Lord?
Answer: ""Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Jn. 15:13
Question: Do you love me Lord?
Answer: "Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Rom. 5:7-8
Life is hard, but not because God does not love us. Life is hard because we live in a fallen world. Don't lose hope. It is only for a little while! Heaven awaits us!
When tempted to question the Lords love for us, we need only look to the cross for the answer!
Jesus said: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Jn. 16:33
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4 comments:
What a great posting. We all need encouragement from time to time. :-)
Hello - My name is Cheryl and I am just starting our homeschooling journey with 2 of our 3 children! I am considering using Tapestry of Grace next year and I'm wondering if you know any groups currently meeting. I know of one in the Portland area but they're using year 4 next year and I think I'd like to start with year 1, if possible.
Thanks,
Cheryl
HI Cheryl, I am glad you stopped by! :) I know Galilee Baptist in Gorham has a group, and though they are not doing Year 1 either, the leader might be able to direct you to one. I am actually new to TOG myself and I am doing Year 1 but hadn't really thought of starting a group.
Anyway, Sharie is the leader at Galilee and I am pretty sure that she is on the TOG message forum as "Sharie in Maine". Perhaps you could either send her a message or ask the question over at the forum?
Let me know if I can help you more! I am actually in the greater Portland area.
Karen
About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].
Peace Be With You
Micky
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