I think I am beginning to see what Luke 6:32-36 means. “if you love those who love you what credit is that to you? Even “sinners” love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even “sinners” do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even “sinners” lend to “sinners” expecting to be repaid in full.”
"True faith is loving a person after he has hurt you. True love makes you stand out."- Francis Chan. Am I willing to love after I have been hurt...yes but only because Christ loves me after I have denied him, turned from him, and not been obedient. Christ loves without expectation. He gave me something which I can never repay him for. I am seeing how consumed with safety I am. Lord I want to always be willing to pray this prayer “God bring me closer to you whatever it takes.” I am learning how pain and brokenness can bring us to a deeper place with Christ. I am becoming less concerned with being shielded from pain and distress and more concerned with knowing God and this world knowing Him. Lord please continue to carry me through the storms and through the sunny days. It seems like I need you more on the sunny days. My need is so much more evident in the storms. I love you Lord.
