Weekly Musing

It is the kindness (goodness) of God that leads to repentance, Romans 2:4

At times we - His kids - do not operate from His life within. Our thoughts, feelings, choices and actions appear non-godly. We walk from a place of lies, believing what is not true about ourselves and acting upon these thoughts.

In these times He speaks. For some a voice. For others a thought not their own. For others still, a word from a friend or stranger. Perhaps something they see or hear around them. Perhaps in the Word or by song or sermon or book.

In every case He speaks kindness/goodness. He speaks love to us.

The result? Repentance. The beauty of turning. The wonder of realizing you were captured and in bondage but are now free. Free to live. Free to love. Free to dance and sing and praise and glorify Him that reminded you of the truth. That turned the lock to set you free. That held your face and looked deep within your eyes, His eyes brimming with love.

This is the excitement of a journey home. Into His embrace. Repentance not bearing guilt or shame from where we've been and what we've done but a repentance back to the truth - His love, His care, further revelation of His character, the wonder and awe of our relationship with Him.

The result? Intimacy.

What if my forays into the lies actually have profit in the beauty of my return to Him. The realization of WHOM He is. From this mindset beauty flows....

- I walk in a lie

- I hear Him

- I respond to His kindness/goodness

- I receive His love, peace for my soul

- I know Him and am less likely to be deceived again this same way.

What the enemy meant for evil, God uses for good.

Praise God - there is no reason to stay away from Him, no reason to walk in condemnation, shame or guilt.

Loving my turnings.