Life can be difficult.
It’s hard living in a world that is less than ideal, with people who are less
than ideal, in careers that are less than ideal, being ourselves who are less
than ideal. The gap between the ideal and the real can be painful. Dr.
Henry Cloud says we often respond by attacking and judging ourselves and
others. But the Gospel of Jesus Christ offers another way. The power of the
cross absorbs all judgement and recrimination (Romans 8:1, 18-25), making space for relationships of love and
acceptance. The church is God’s safe space where we honestly process our pain
and receive necessary correction. It’s where we learn to love ourselves and
others when life is less than perfect.
If you missed
yesterday’s message, you can watch it here.
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