CENTERED ON YOU
6 May 2010
Good “Words From the Creator” today (at Tribes of Christ.)
Words From the Creator, May 6, 2010, Robert Soto.
1 Kings 3:14
“….. we have forgotten the Creator. We have taken our life into our own hands, and we have made ourselves masters of our own destiny. We have forgotten what it means to honor God and to obey His desires for our lives.
God the Creator told Solomon, ‘And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes as David your father did, I will give you a long life.’ A long life that defines our relationship with God the Creator, who gives all man life to its fullest.
When we forget God and do as we desire, we forget how precious is each breath we take.”
Walk and obey as David did. David loved the commands and statutes of the Lord. But he loved them because he loved God, walked with God, was in relationship with God. And he understood the difference between “fearing” God so that, on the one hand, every little rule and regulation became what life was all about; and on the other hand, living in “the fear of God,” reverencing and worshiping Him because he knew and experienced God’s love. David and God were friends!
(And David’s understanding of that fear/fear difference is demonstrated, for example, in the “show-bread” incident – which Jesus Himself pointed back to).
I think the reason this quote spoke so clearly to me today is that as I read through those old postings, I was reminded – by You! – of what is key (the hub, the core) for my writing. All the things I am learning about being a self-employed writer are useful: but only if our relationship (Yours and mine) is always at the center (centered on You) and affects every thing I think and do.
Saturday, 8 May 2010
fear of God?
May 6, 2010
Reading (or at least skimming) through my blogs while putting in real links in past postings has been interesting – and has helped to bring my focus back to You, Father. It’s really where I belong, no matter what I write about. You at my core!
When I was talking with You this morning, before I got up, I was thinking about how, while it is true that You love me (really, truly!) Father, it is also true that You are the Almighty God of the universe – and truly worthy of awe and reverence (what Your word often calls “fear”).
I guess I was thinking about how someday I will see my mom and dad again, and I know I will be happy to see them. And then I thought about seeing You, Jesus, face-to-face. That did make me a tad shy-feeling, but I know I’ll be so joyful to see You, too. Finally, I kind of stopped and thought, “What about Father?”
I know some people really think it is almost heretical to think of You as our Papa (though they are okay with Jesus calling You “Abba” – which of course means “Papa.” Hmmmm…). I’ve also heard people say that we won’t see You at all, Father God, just Your glory, because You are Spirit. They also say You will be too great and awesome and glorious for us. We’ll simply bow in Your Presence – in fear.
But… When we see Jesus, we will be seeing You, Father. (And yet, not…. The concept of Your Three-in-Oneness is sometimes way beyond my ability to comprehend!) And it seems we aren’t urged to “fear” You, Jesus – even though You are King of kings, and Lord of lords, the Alpha and Omega, God incarnate! Which are also descriptors of Father – whom we are urged, by some, to fear (beyond the meanings of awe and reverence).
Father, I know You are great and mighty and worthy of awe and reverence. In fact, not just “Well, He is worthy, so I will bow before Him.” But rather “every knee will bow” because You ARE!
At the same time, love is Your nature. And You have loved me, and I have experienced Your love, have been amazed and awestruck by Your love. And so I bow, not only in awe and reverent fear, but I bow out of gratefulness, joy, delight, submissive love!
I have a friend who rejects any books – or even discussion – that makes You out, Father God, to be too loving – too soft, not fearsome enough. I think he (and others – I know this is not an uncommon thing) is afraid that if he is not afraid of You, he won’t be able to follow and obey You well enough.
It seems as though he doesn’t believe that Your love is strong enough to elicit those responses from us: following, obeying, worshiping – and yes, the “fear” that is reverence and awe. He can’t imagine that we would respond to You simply because Your love causes us to love You in return, and to want to, long to respond in those ways. Rather than “have to” out of a negative kind of fear.
Papa? Jesus? Holy Spirit?
(Thank You for Your love. It is so amazing, so beyond all we can imagine. You are indeed worthy of reverence and awe. And love! Thank You).
Reading (or at least skimming) through my blogs while putting in real links in past postings has been interesting – and has helped to bring my focus back to You, Father. It’s really where I belong, no matter what I write about. You at my core!
When I was talking with You this morning, before I got up, I was thinking about how, while it is true that You love me (really, truly!) Father, it is also true that You are the Almighty God of the universe – and truly worthy of awe and reverence (what Your word often calls “fear”).
I guess I was thinking about how someday I will see my mom and dad again, and I know I will be happy to see them. And then I thought about seeing You, Jesus, face-to-face. That did make me a tad shy-feeling, but I know I’ll be so joyful to see You, too. Finally, I kind of stopped and thought, “What about Father?”
I know some people really think it is almost heretical to think of You as our Papa (though they are okay with Jesus calling You “Abba” – which of course means “Papa.” Hmmmm…). I’ve also heard people say that we won’t see You at all, Father God, just Your glory, because You are Spirit. They also say You will be too great and awesome and glorious for us. We’ll simply bow in Your Presence – in fear.
But… When we see Jesus, we will be seeing You, Father. (And yet, not…. The concept of Your Three-in-Oneness is sometimes way beyond my ability to comprehend!) And it seems we aren’t urged to “fear” You, Jesus – even though You are King of kings, and Lord of lords, the Alpha and Omega, God incarnate! Which are also descriptors of Father – whom we are urged, by some, to fear (beyond the meanings of awe and reverence).
Father, I know You are great and mighty and worthy of awe and reverence. In fact, not just “Well, He is worthy, so I will bow before Him.” But rather “every knee will bow” because You ARE!
At the same time, love is Your nature. And You have loved me, and I have experienced Your love, have been amazed and awestruck by Your love. And so I bow, not only in awe and reverent fear, but I bow out of gratefulness, joy, delight, submissive love!
I have a friend who rejects any books – or even discussion – that makes You out, Father God, to be too loving – too soft, not fearsome enough. I think he (and others – I know this is not an uncommon thing) is afraid that if he is not afraid of You, he won’t be able to follow and obey You well enough.
It seems as though he doesn’t believe that Your love is strong enough to elicit those responses from us: following, obeying, worshiping – and yes, the “fear” that is reverence and awe. He can’t imagine that we would respond to You simply because Your love causes us to love You in return, and to want to, long to respond in those ways. Rather than “have to” out of a negative kind of fear.
Papa? Jesus? Holy Spirit?
(Thank You for Your love. It is so amazing, so beyond all we can imagine. You are indeed worthy of reverence and awe. And love! Thank You).
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
CS Lewis' "Mere Christianity" - making me think!
May 5, 2010
I’ve been reading again from CS Lewis’ book, “Mere Christianity.” I love what he says and how he says it. I also enjoy his sometimes rather “un-PC” choices of expression. It is refreshing to read someone who expresses what they have carefully thought through in language that is clear and not befuddled by undue concern over how others might find it “old-fashioned” or even “wrong.” Of course, Lewis wrote mainly in the first half of the twentieth century, and his language – and even some of his viewpoints – do reflect on both the time period and the fact that he writes with very British English. I am relieved that the publishers (at least of the edition I've been reading from) have not edited out parts that our modern sensibilities might find, shall I say, disconcerting!
We really do need to read works written from widely varying time periods and cultural backgrounds. This helps us to see things in the long haul view, the big picture. And it helps us understand where we’ve come from and how our own current views have developed. It also helps us to see more clearly what we are really saying, ourselves, as we write. After all, our own ideas will also be seen by many as old-fashioned and even naïve or incorrect, very shortly – as any parent of teenagers can attest.
Anyway, I’d like to share a couple examples of Lewis’ writing from “Mere Christianity,” selections that really make me listen, make me consider carefully what I think, and inspire me to write clearly and honestly, as well. (For those who may not be aware, CS Lewis is also the author of the popular “Narnia” children’s books, which have been recently been made into successful films). CS Lewis writes:
- “…because Christ said we could only get into His world by being like children, many Christians have the idea that, provided you are ‘good,’ it does not matter being a fool… [But] Christ never meant we were to remain children in intelligence…. He wants a child’s heart, but a grown-up’s head. He wants us to be single-minded, affectionate and teachable, as good children are; but He also wants every bit of intelligence we have to be alert at its job…. The proper motto is…. ‘Be good, sweet maid, and don’t forget that this involves being as clever as you can…. I warn you, you are embarking on something which is going to take the whole of you, brains and all…. Anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened…. Christianity is an education itself.”
I believe, from my own experience, and from reading and observing the lives of those who have been “honestly… Christian” through time, Lewis is right. And he’s not just talking about some “religious part” of life. He is talking about one’s whole existence, because true Christianity is a walk, a journey, a relationship with God – and with His family, and His creation – that involves everything we do.
This is why, as I plunge into this new “writing business” of mine, that I really do have to use every bit of my intelligence. I also have to build and strengthen my relationships with God and with others, care for my body (eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, and such), be aware of and care for the world around me, and so on. And yet, I also do need to have a child’s heart, just as Lewis explains here.
Another quote:
- “I may repeat, ‘Do as you would be done by’ till I am black in the face, but I cannot really carry it out till I love my neighbour as myself: and I cannot learn to love my neighbour as myself till I learn to love God: and I cannot learn to love God except by learning to obey Him.”
Beyond the obvious fact that a lot of modern folks aren’t going to be all that pleased by what Lewis is saying, particularly about the “obeying” thing (you really do want to read the context of this quote!), this is a good example of what I mean by how it is important to read things written in language that is different from how we express things. Certainly, Lewis wrote in English; in fact, he was a very highly educated and respected writer and teacher, one of the greatest of his century. But it sounds a little odd to us, as he uses British expressions and spelling.
We, in twenty-first century North America, would likely say, “blue in the face;” in fact; there are those who might take Lewis’ expression as racially slurred. And we’d no doubt say, “Do unto others as you would have done unto you,” or words to that effect. Editing writers, especially good writers of the past, to make them “easier to understand” and to be “politically correct” is not only an insult to the writer, and often changes their intended meaning, but it takes away our opportunity to see things in different ways, to open our minds, to understand the past (which of course affects our present, and our future).
One more quote:
- “The sins of the flesh are bad, but they are the least bad of all sins. All the worst pleasures are purely spiritual: the pleasure of putting other people in the wrong, of bossing and patronizing and spoiling sport, and back-biting; the pleasures of power, of hatred. For there are two things within me, competing with the human self which I must try to become. They are the Animal self, and the Diabolical self. The Diabolical self is the worse of the two. That is why a cold, self-righteous prig who goes regularly to church may be far nearer to hell than a prostitute.”
Think about that!
By the way, CS Lewis is great to read when you start beginning to think that you have Christianity – or life generally – all figured out. Oh, and his Narnia series, and his space trilogy too, are great examples of the whole “child heart – adult mind” tension that he is speaking of in the first quote.
What? You haven’t read his space trilogy? Drop what you’re doing and get yourself to the bookstore. Ask for CS Lewis’ Perelandra, Out of the Silent Planet, and That Hideous Strength. And all seven books from the Narnia series, if you haven’t read them yet. Oh! On the other hand, why not just pick up a copy of his Complete Works and keep it on your bedside stand or wherever your favorite reading spot is?
And get thinking! With your child’s heart and your adult intelligence both.
(And if you’re interested in what else I’m doing with this whole “writing business,” feel free to go over to my Pen and Paper Mama blog, and check out my recent postings, including today’s, May 5th on “My business update”).
(And while you’re at it, feel free to take a look at all my other blogs and sites, links to the right of this screen).
I’ve been reading again from CS Lewis’ book, “Mere Christianity.” I love what he says and how he says it. I also enjoy his sometimes rather “un-PC” choices of expression. It is refreshing to read someone who expresses what they have carefully thought through in language that is clear and not befuddled by undue concern over how others might find it “old-fashioned” or even “wrong.” Of course, Lewis wrote mainly in the first half of the twentieth century, and his language – and even some of his viewpoints – do reflect on both the time period and the fact that he writes with very British English. I am relieved that the publishers (at least of the edition I've been reading from) have not edited out parts that our modern sensibilities might find, shall I say, disconcerting!
We really do need to read works written from widely varying time periods and cultural backgrounds. This helps us to see things in the long haul view, the big picture. And it helps us understand where we’ve come from and how our own current views have developed. It also helps us to see more clearly what we are really saying, ourselves, as we write. After all, our own ideas will also be seen by many as old-fashioned and even naïve or incorrect, very shortly – as any parent of teenagers can attest.
Anyway, I’d like to share a couple examples of Lewis’ writing from “Mere Christianity,” selections that really make me listen, make me consider carefully what I think, and inspire me to write clearly and honestly, as well. (For those who may not be aware, CS Lewis is also the author of the popular “Narnia” children’s books, which have been recently been made into successful films). CS Lewis writes:
- “…because Christ said we could only get into His world by being like children, many Christians have the idea that, provided you are ‘good,’ it does not matter being a fool… [But] Christ never meant we were to remain children in intelligence…. He wants a child’s heart, but a grown-up’s head. He wants us to be single-minded, affectionate and teachable, as good children are; but He also wants every bit of intelligence we have to be alert at its job…. The proper motto is…. ‘Be good, sweet maid, and don’t forget that this involves being as clever as you can…. I warn you, you are embarking on something which is going to take the whole of you, brains and all…. Anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened…. Christianity is an education itself.”
I believe, from my own experience, and from reading and observing the lives of those who have been “honestly… Christian” through time, Lewis is right. And he’s not just talking about some “religious part” of life. He is talking about one’s whole existence, because true Christianity is a walk, a journey, a relationship with God – and with His family, and His creation – that involves everything we do.
This is why, as I plunge into this new “writing business” of mine, that I really do have to use every bit of my intelligence. I also have to build and strengthen my relationships with God and with others, care for my body (eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, and such), be aware of and care for the world around me, and so on. And yet, I also do need to have a child’s heart, just as Lewis explains here.
Another quote:
- “I may repeat, ‘Do as you would be done by’ till I am black in the face, but I cannot really carry it out till I love my neighbour as myself: and I cannot learn to love my neighbour as myself till I learn to love God: and I cannot learn to love God except by learning to obey Him.”
Beyond the obvious fact that a lot of modern folks aren’t going to be all that pleased by what Lewis is saying, particularly about the “obeying” thing (you really do want to read the context of this quote!), this is a good example of what I mean by how it is important to read things written in language that is different from how we express things. Certainly, Lewis wrote in English; in fact, he was a very highly educated and respected writer and teacher, one of the greatest of his century. But it sounds a little odd to us, as he uses British expressions and spelling.
We, in twenty-first century North America, would likely say, “blue in the face;” in fact; there are those who might take Lewis’ expression as racially slurred. And we’d no doubt say, “Do unto others as you would have done unto you,” or words to that effect. Editing writers, especially good writers of the past, to make them “easier to understand” and to be “politically correct” is not only an insult to the writer, and often changes their intended meaning, but it takes away our opportunity to see things in different ways, to open our minds, to understand the past (which of course affects our present, and our future).
One more quote:
- “The sins of the flesh are bad, but they are the least bad of all sins. All the worst pleasures are purely spiritual: the pleasure of putting other people in the wrong, of bossing and patronizing and spoiling sport, and back-biting; the pleasures of power, of hatred. For there are two things within me, competing with the human self which I must try to become. They are the Animal self, and the Diabolical self. The Diabolical self is the worse of the two. That is why a cold, self-righteous prig who goes regularly to church may be far nearer to hell than a prostitute.”
Think about that!
By the way, CS Lewis is great to read when you start beginning to think that you have Christianity – or life generally – all figured out. Oh, and his Narnia series, and his space trilogy too, are great examples of the whole “child heart – adult mind” tension that he is speaking of in the first quote.
What? You haven’t read his space trilogy? Drop what you’re doing and get yourself to the bookstore. Ask for CS Lewis’ Perelandra, Out of the Silent Planet, and That Hideous Strength. And all seven books from the Narnia series, if you haven’t read them yet. Oh! On the other hand, why not just pick up a copy of his Complete Works and keep it on your bedside stand or wherever your favorite reading spot is?
And get thinking! With your child’s heart and your adult intelligence both.
(And if you’re interested in what else I’m doing with this whole “writing business,” feel free to go over to my Pen and Paper Mama blog, and check out my recent postings, including today’s, May 5th on “My business update”).
(And while you’re at it, feel free to take a look at all my other blogs and sites, links to the right of this screen).
dull hearts ... and Your sunshine
May 3, 2010
Read this morning: Acts 28:26 (quoted from Isaiah): “Go to this people and say, You will keep on hearing but will not understand – And you will keep on seeing, but will not perceive; 27. For the heart of this people has become dull, And with their eyes they scarcely hear, And thy have closed their eyes; Otherwise they might see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, And understand with their heart and return, And I would heal them.”
Father, we have access to so much “information” and “knowledge about” You … but our hearts are so dull. Open our hearts, Papa. Open my heart. Work through me, please, through my heart, from Your heart, so that others may also open their hearts to You. Thank You.
Yesterday at street church breakfast, I was talking to K, telling him that I’d like to, a couple days a week, sit on the beach and/or in the park, maybe bring a big thermos of coffee and some home-made snacks, and just be reading and discussing Your Word with You and whoever else You bring along. And K said he’d love to do that too. So we’ll be starting as soon as it stops raining, and the grass dries (assuming You confirm and lead us that way).
Oh! The moment I wrote that, the sun burst through the clouds! Even some bits of blue sky out there… after a really stormy morning so far.
Read this morning: Acts 28:26 (quoted from Isaiah): “Go to this people and say, You will keep on hearing but will not understand – And you will keep on seeing, but will not perceive; 27. For the heart of this people has become dull, And with their eyes they scarcely hear, And thy have closed their eyes; Otherwise they might see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, And understand with their heart and return, And I would heal them.”
Father, we have access to so much “information” and “knowledge about” You … but our hearts are so dull. Open our hearts, Papa. Open my heart. Work through me, please, through my heart, from Your heart, so that others may also open their hearts to You. Thank You.
Yesterday at street church breakfast, I was talking to K, telling him that I’d like to, a couple days a week, sit on the beach and/or in the park, maybe bring a big thermos of coffee and some home-made snacks, and just be reading and discussing Your Word with You and whoever else You bring along. And K said he’d love to do that too. So we’ll be starting as soon as it stops raining, and the grass dries (assuming You confirm and lead us that way).
Oh! The moment I wrote that, the sun burst through the clouds! Even some bits of blue sky out there… after a really stormy morning so far.
lawn or meadow ? ... and hiding behind church walls?
May 2, 2010
Had a great time at the street ministry breakfast again this morning (find out about it at Another Chance Ministries site).
On the way home, I saw the most beautiful sight. The stretch of fresh green spring grass by the library was covered with dandelions in a beautiful mix of bright sunshine yellow flowersand snow-white seed balls. And right in the middle was a stretch of brilliant rainbow-hued tulips! Wish I’d had my camera along. But since I didn’t, I just left the sidewalk and walked right through this beautiful meadow, soaking up its natural beauty. Of course, I know a lot of folks, seeing it, would probably wrinkle their nose and raise their eyebrows in horror, wondering how the city could allow their lawns to get so weedy. But to me, it was like chancing upon a beautiful alpine meadow in the middle of the concrete jungle! Loved it!
Once again, I also walked past several churches. And again, they were surrounded by lots of cars, being Sunday morning, but again, not a person in sight. Oh yes, most of them had “welcome” signs outside – but as usual, nobody walking by seemed to be taking them up on it. And again I wondered if perhaps they might get more response if a few of the members were hanging around outside, with some coffee and snacks, saying a cheery hello to the passers-by, engaging them in conversation, personally inviting them in… or if even (what a startling idea!), the whole church group just sat around outside on those carefully tended stretches of grass and flowers, and met with Papa and each other right out there where people going by could watch and listen and ask questions, and maybe afterwards get invited home for lunch at member’s homes, or … Hmmm…
I have a planner someone gave me (put out by the Bible League of Canada). The entry for today read:
“ Psalm 22:9 … you made me trust in you even at my mother’s breast”
“It is easy to say you believe certain things about God but to trust God with your day, your family, your future, your eternity, well, that is another thing. But God has been teaching you to trust since you were born.”
That’s true! We often think that before we knew God (or if we still don’t know Him), that He really isn’t interested in us, and we really don’t have anything to do with Him at all. But He really does care about every one of us … from our very beginning! That’s why He gives us fields of dandelions and tulips, among other things!
Had a great time at the street ministry breakfast again this morning (find out about it at Another Chance Ministries site).
On the way home, I saw the most beautiful sight. The stretch of fresh green spring grass by the library was covered with dandelions in a beautiful mix of bright sunshine yellow flowersand snow-white seed balls. And right in the middle was a stretch of brilliant rainbow-hued tulips! Wish I’d had my camera along. But since I didn’t, I just left the sidewalk and walked right through this beautiful meadow, soaking up its natural beauty. Of course, I know a lot of folks, seeing it, would probably wrinkle their nose and raise their eyebrows in horror, wondering how the city could allow their lawns to get so weedy. But to me, it was like chancing upon a beautiful alpine meadow in the middle of the concrete jungle! Loved it!
Once again, I also walked past several churches. And again, they were surrounded by lots of cars, being Sunday morning, but again, not a person in sight. Oh yes, most of them had “welcome” signs outside – but as usual, nobody walking by seemed to be taking them up on it. And again I wondered if perhaps they might get more response if a few of the members were hanging around outside, with some coffee and snacks, saying a cheery hello to the passers-by, engaging them in conversation, personally inviting them in… or if even (what a startling idea!), the whole church group just sat around outside on those carefully tended stretches of grass and flowers, and met with Papa and each other right out there where people going by could watch and listen and ask questions, and maybe afterwards get invited home for lunch at member’s homes, or … Hmmm…
I have a planner someone gave me (put out by the Bible League of Canada). The entry for today read:
“ Psalm 22:9 … you made me trust in you even at my mother’s breast”
“It is easy to say you believe certain things about God but to trust God with your day, your family, your future, your eternity, well, that is another thing. But God has been teaching you to trust since you were born.”
That’s true! We often think that before we knew God (or if we still don’t know Him), that He really isn’t interested in us, and we really don’t have anything to do with Him at all. But He really does care about every one of us … from our very beginning! That’s why He gives us fields of dandelions and tulips, among other things!
Catch-up time again....
May 5, 2010
How is it, I wonder, that I keep on writing … and not posting? Well, May 2 was Sunday, and that’s my “rest” day … but then there was Monday … and Tuesday … and now Wednesday. The past 3 days have also been hubby’s “days off” his work – which means spending time with him – and yes, that is a priority. And then I’ve been doing lots of research related to writing from the business perspective … and I must admit, I love research – and sometimes I get so caught up in it that I forget to put it into action. On the other hand, as you’ll see in the next couple posts, I have been “putting it into action” to some degree … just not posting on my blogs, lol… Anyway, I’m back!!!
How is it, I wonder, that I keep on writing … and not posting? Well, May 2 was Sunday, and that’s my “rest” day … but then there was Monday … and Tuesday … and now Wednesday. The past 3 days have also been hubby’s “days off” his work – which means spending time with him – and yes, that is a priority. And then I’ve been doing lots of research related to writing from the business perspective … and I must admit, I love research – and sometimes I get so caught up in it that I forget to put it into action. On the other hand, as you’ll see in the next couple posts, I have been “putting it into action” to some degree … just not posting on my blogs, lol… Anyway, I’m back!!!
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Your truth ... please!
May 1, 2010
Acts 22:16 Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.
Father: The washing away of sins – does it have to do with the baptism – or the calling of Jesus’ name – or both? I’m still not sure about this.
Father, so many people seem so sure about so many things in Your word. Things that just don’t seem so clear and simple to me. Things that very large groups of people interpret and hold to in different ways.
I do want Your truth, Lord. Most of all I want You – Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit. Jesus: You Yourself said that You are the Truth. And that all things You taught come from Father (so Father, You too are Truth). And Holy Spirit, You were sent to teach us the truth of all things Jesus taught.
So please – help me to walk with You – in Truth! Thank You.
(I so do not want to mess anyone else up. As I am sure I have without doubt already done sometimes, maybe often, in the past, without even realizing it. Please forgive me – yes, I know I am already forgiven, but You know what I mean. Help me to listen to You all the time so that I can be very careful to speak only Your truth. Please. Thank You. amen.)
Acts 22:16 Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.
Father: The washing away of sins – does it have to do with the baptism – or the calling of Jesus’ name – or both? I’m still not sure about this.
Father, so many people seem so sure about so many things in Your word. Things that just don’t seem so clear and simple to me. Things that very large groups of people interpret and hold to in different ways.
I do want Your truth, Lord. Most of all I want You – Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit. Jesus: You Yourself said that You are the Truth. And that all things You taught come from Father (so Father, You too are Truth). And Holy Spirit, You were sent to teach us the truth of all things Jesus taught.
So please – help me to walk with You – in Truth! Thank You.
(I so do not want to mess anyone else up. As I am sure I have without doubt already done sometimes, maybe often, in the past, without even realizing it. Please forgive me – yes, I know I am already forgiven, but You know what I mean. Help me to listen to You all the time so that I can be very careful to speak only Your truth. Please. Thank You. amen.)
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