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So today was bible study with a few fellow university Christians. We are just a few girls but we always have a good time. We are studying Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and there seem to be too much to talk about and too little time, so we’ve decided to read the passage and answer some questions at home, before Monday 12:30 when we meet, that way we have more time to talk and encourage one another to really put into practice what we’ve learned or seen in the Word.
Today we left telling each other that we should think about how we can “flesh out” the grace of God into our daily lives. The passage we read in Ephesians 2 talked a lot about the fact that we used to be dead in our sins, but that God made us alive in Jesus Christ, that we were saved by grace, and then our purpose was to serve God and bear good fruit, not because of fear or because we desire to be righteous in the eyes of God, but simply, out of thankfulness for the grace God had towards us…
But, how do you translate God’s grace into daily actions? I think that it has a lot to do with the attitudes of the heart. Christians are quick to desire to misrepresent themselves spiritually (if they’re like me) and we like when fellow Christians think we’re “spiritual” people, wise and pretty deep in our thinking… We like the idea of self-righetousness, I don’t know why. Probably because we’re proud.
I think that the attitude I should have should be one of humility. Because really, this is all about God being good to me, not me bringing anything to Him. And I am just as bad and rotten as anybody else on earth. The grace of God should humble me.
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la grace de dieu..what a topic…i agree with the humbleness part..
man i wish i could be part of a little bible study group again..cest comem tellement encourageant et motivant déchanger avec les autres..
im reading a book right now with someone else..its neat..we can both be challenged at the same time..and talk about it and stuff…its been good.!!
hey…this picture..rings a very loud bell in my mind..those blue benches…and that wall!!! it has to be!!
the bus we take behind le 4 saison..la bus # 3 en
That is it: NUMBER THREE
yééééé!! funny..i usually sit in the bench where the picture was took..that way i see the right side of the road without having to twist my head…
Today I thought of you. And I have been encouraged, just when I needed it. You always had a way of doing that. Encouraging me. Thank You. I miss you. I hope you are doing well. Love Randi
“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me.” - John 15:5
That’s how one can tanslate God’s grace into everyday action - what would Jesus do?
Ray
About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].
Peace Be With You
Micky
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