I always like your unique (AND BIBLICAL) balance. There are huge obstacles to our intimacy and walk with God. Some people blame everyone else (and God) while other people blame and shame us.
You have a sweet, delicate balance. Yes, we in our sin create obstacles (as you say, "Our restless hearts, our desires for comfort, And our doubts about your goodness").
But you aren't scolding or shaming, instead you are compassionate, you see our suffering (as you say, "Some of us might carry so much hurt and anger, We can’t see You beside us. We may feel lost, even if we know we’re not.")
And your answer is not "just do better!" It is a prayer that God show Himself to us ("Come, Lord Jesus, by your Spirit, and Reveal again, and again, the character And love of the Father who cares. Give us grace to let You carry the baggage").
Hi Karen,
I always like your unique (AND BIBLICAL) balance. There are huge obstacles to our intimacy and walk with God. Some people blame everyone else (and God) while other people blame and shame us.
You have a sweet, delicate balance. Yes, we in our sin create obstacles (as you say, "Our restless hearts, our desires for comfort, And our doubts about your goodness").
But you aren't scolding or shaming, instead you are compassionate, you see our suffering (as you say, "Some of us might carry so much hurt and anger, We can’t see You beside us. We may feel lost, even if we know we’re not.")
And your answer is not "just do better!" It is a prayer that God show Himself to us ("Come, Lord Jesus, by your Spirit, and Reveal again, and again, the character And love of the Father who cares. Give us grace to let You carry the baggage").
THAT is what we need.
Thanks
Thank you, Sam. Your affirming words bless me.
Yes, come, Lord Jesus. Do the work in us that only You can do and that we so desperately need.
Bless you, Karen