we are quick to welcome the unbeliever, but very quick to distance ourselves from the believer who is struggling. winning souls is important, but retaining souls matters too.
Don’t borrow shame from the past. You are not that person anymore and you simply didn't know better. No reason to beat yourself up for it. All you can do is really do better.
5 SHORT MORNING PRAYERS:
1. Thank You for this day.
2. Guide my thoughts and steps.
3. Fill my heart with peace.
4. Strengthen me for today’s tasks.
5. Let Your light shine through.
a pastor said something that stuck with me. he said don’t assume your trials are punishment for past sins. God doesn’t hold grudges. that’s a human thing. keep good thoughts about God even in the hard seasons. he’s working something out for you
Btw you have every right to call me out as a friend if you don't feel loved or cared for by me, it's not entitlement, I owe it to you, that's what I signed up for when we started our friendship.