What keeps us from sharing our true hearts with others? Is it fear or is it pride? I think for me it is a little of both, although mostly it is a fear of speaking. This Wednesday night I have the opportunity to share my life story with a group of ladies. Although the thought of standing up and talking has stressed me out, I relish the opportunity to become transparent to others. There is something so freeing about being known - to have someone know all your flaws and to still accept you and love you.
Yesterday I took the opportunity to go forward in church and confess the sin of idolatry with food. Although I dreaded being in front, my heart was pounding so hard that I knew I was being nudged and that I couldn't say no to the Holy Spirit. So down the aisle I went. I repented before God for going to food my entire life for joy, comfort and peace, and for failing to receive those things from Jesus. The Lord Jesus is doing a saving and sanctifing work in me and teaching me that the importance I have placed on eating and overeating has reached the level of idolatry in His eyes. And by teaching me to turn to Him, He is saving me from a battle that I have waged my whole life. Praise the Lord! To find out more about the tool He is using in my life, go to this website.
So in the midst of living and changing and being sanctified, I am looking back, writing and preparing to share my life with others this week. I pray that His name will be glorified in all I say or do.
Monday, June 9, 2008
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