Amen. That was very encouraging. By nature I always want to be right ( I'm a recovering perfectionist!), and it is comforting to know that I don't have to put my energies into building my case / defending myself if I'm perceived to be in the wrong. Instead, I can let that part of my spiritual ego go and be ok with being wrong or perceived to be at fault - all because God is my defender, and Jesus' blood has paid my ransom. Yes, we can truly rest our case because God, indeed, validates and vindicates us - all in His time and in His way.
I think we all want to be right, and if the accusations are untrue, it's even harder. Although I know I need to let God handle the situation, it still takes some time for me to get there. Thanks for sharing.
I just wish this post would have been in my ear shot years ago!! I’m finally learning this concept/implementation just now and boy has it been rigorous but at the full bloom of it…so reassuring and a treasure! Thanks Patty!
It depends on how much the situation bothers me, but like I wrote to Bab, it still takes a while for me to surrender to God, especially if there's a lot of emotion involved. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
This is so timely for me. It is so easy in those “Where is all this coming from?” moments to forget who the accuser really is and to “let go and let God”. His plan and his timing are always perfect…a lesson I have needed to learn over and over. Thanks for sharing!
"Where is all this coming from?" is a good way to put it. When accusations seem to come out of the blue, I think it's even harder. Even though it's hard to remember it in the moment, that's a great point about God's timing. Thanks
Thanks Todd and Patty! Powerful stuff. I always think about how Jesus did not retailiate and that blows me away. But instead he entrusted himself to God who judges justly. That's a good question, do I want to be right or let God's goodness be shown? Appreciate y'all!
Amen. That was very encouraging. By nature I always want to be right ( I'm a recovering perfectionist!), and it is comforting to know that I don't have to put my energies into building my case / defending myself if I'm perceived to be in the wrong. Instead, I can let that part of my spiritual ego go and be ok with being wrong or perceived to be at fault - all because God is my defender, and Jesus' blood has paid my ransom. Yes, we can truly rest our case because God, indeed, validates and vindicates us - all in His time and in His way.
Thank you, Todd and Patty.
I think we all want to be right, and if the accusations are untrue, it's even harder. Although I know I need to let God handle the situation, it still takes some time for me to get there. Thanks for sharing.
I just wish this post would have been in my ear shot years ago!! I’m finally learning this concept/implementation just now and boy has it been rigorous but at the full bloom of it…so reassuring and a treasure! Thanks Patty!
It depends on how much the situation bothers me, but like I wrote to Bab, it still takes a while for me to surrender to God, especially if there's a lot of emotion involved. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
This is so timely for me. It is so easy in those “Where is all this coming from?” moments to forget who the accuser really is and to “let go and let God”. His plan and his timing are always perfect…a lesson I have needed to learn over and over. Thanks for sharing!
"Where is all this coming from?" is a good way to put it. When accusations seem to come out of the blue, I think it's even harder. Even though it's hard to remember it in the moment, that's a great point about God's timing. Thanks
So helpful. And the plaque hanging behind you in the video is perfect for today’s lesson!
Micah 6:8
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with you God.”
I hadn't even noticed the plague. That's funny. Micah 6:8 is Todd's favorite verse, and a friend gave that to him.
Thanks Todd and Patty! Powerful stuff. I always think about how Jesus did not retailiate and that blows me away. But instead he entrusted himself to God who judges justly. That's a good question, do I want to be right or let God's goodness be shown? Appreciate y'all!
Isn't it amazing how much it helps when we stop to remember Jesus' attitude? Thank you for commenting. I always love hearing from you!