What does it mean to grow in grace? Not that I am expert on such things but I have come to believe that this is one of best invitations that God offers.
I do not think grace is natural to us. I think trying real hard is natural. And yet to grow in grace I think is to progressively live in the wonder that I am redeemed, forgiven, adored by God’s free choice. It is letting the weight of His magnificent, extravagant, generosity shape my life with Him. It is living performance free. Obedience is no longer obligation is to get God to “bless” or to avoid bad consequences, it is an expression of love between Father and son.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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WOW Tim! Every time I stumble onto your blog...I'm blessed by your deep insight!
I think I struggle most with that "living performance free" that I have such a hard time with. We are so conditioned to live this way in every aspect of our lives, that we can't stop doing it this way in our walk with God.
May I be obedient out of my love for Pappa, and not out of my desire to have him bless me because I'm so "good" for him!
Love ya man! You would like "Walking with God" by Eldredge...check it out! www.walkingwithgod.net
Peace,
Keith
PS>my emmaus walk was GREAT! Thanks for the letter.
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