As I mentioned before, I have been going through a tough time of spiritual warfare and questioning Jesus about what is going on. We started the new year with the terrorist attack in New Orleans and the wildfires in California. For many it was not a happy New Year! I was back to feeling out of place, a stranger in a strange land a lot of the time and not understanding what was happening to me and why. On January 5th I couldn’t take it anymore. As I prayed that night I asked him about it. He told me that suffering was a part of this earthly life but he was here for us. Then the song “The Cross” by Anne Wilson with Chris Tomlin played on KLove radio. He brought before my eyes, in vivid detail, his passion and death. Tears began rolling down my cheeks as I saw it. I told him I was not worth so great a price. Then he gently told me that I was worth every blow from his beatings, every stripe from his scourging, every thorn that piered his head and every nail that was driven through his hands and feet. Just look at the photo of The Shroud of Turin and see how many wounds he suffered. Once again I was filled with awe that he could love me so much. He told me that he loved every human being that much no matter what sins they had committed. He suffered and died for all of us, we just have to ask for his forgiveness and it is ours. He doesn’t want to lose one of us to the devil and hell. His love overwhelms me and brings me peace. Try talking to him, asking his help and forgiveness, and accepting his forgiveness no matter how many or how terrible our sins might be. He loves us and will always forgive us. This is the good news of the gospels. He wants us to accept his forgiveness, help others to accept his forgiveness and so participate in bringing about his kingdom of love and mercy here on Earth.
About Me – Speaking Engagements
May 1, 2024
