"The point should not be lost on any of Yahweh's servants. Awareness of our weakness is the beginning of safety..." (Dale Ralph Davis) So... we welcome contemplation and confession. We rejoice in repentance, falling whole-heartedly into the welcome and work of Christ.
"He (God) displays his power precisely when and where they can contribute nothing, and all in order to lift our eyes to himself, so that we will have no illusions or delusions about where our help is found." - Dale Ralph Davis, Judges: Such a Great Salvation
A gift & invitation: “Be still & know that I am God.” I love when the time is near, to go & find quiet places for a busy heart. https://t.co/yq25yGzxfQ
I think the equation is grace + time + safety = relationship and growth. That rings true based on dinner last night with gospel-mentor and friend @ScottyWardSmith and his dear wife, Darlene.
There is a lot more people-pleasing in me than I originally thought. There is also infinite forgiveness, righteousness, and welcome in Christ that I yet to behold fully.
“Of all the enemies of peace, shame is at the top... the names written on our hearts by evil and failure have been inscribed with permanent marker. Only the grace of God can possibly begin to rewrite our shame.” - Searching for Grace with @ScottyWardSmith
@PhilCoyle11 @ThoughtSprings @ScottyWardSmith Hey Phil! This is wonderful to hear. I’m honored you read the book but more so that God is using it to welcome you in greater ways to his limitless love! Grace and peace.
“Apart from the garments of God’s grace we’ll reach for the rags of some futile covering.” @ScottyWardSmith said. “We’re convinced that being fully seen by God would destroy us.” I was learning, in Christ, I’m fully seen & fully loved. https://t.co/eyHpeOCcF4
I just wanted to thank you both @ScottyWardSmith and @RussMasterson for sharing such beautiful conversations with the world. I just finished the audiobook and even ordered a physical book, as it’s impacted my heart so much. I’ve put out reviews on Audible, Goodreads, & Instagram.