So when I said, “MOVE!! Get out of my way,” I was also speaking in spiritual terms. I had been kind of ho-hum about my habits, but since I was able to write a basic plan with the Lord’s help, I felt free. Perhaps I was a little fired up because I felt like I had my own mini breakthrough with the Lord during the sermon. So I needed to move toward the need and His calling. I didn’t want to miss an opportunity for God to use me. She was a little upset at first, but I explained that I wanted to be obedient. I don’t usually need to use that tone with Lydia, and I did apologize later for hurting her feelings. After a little back and forth, I put my hands on her shoulders, somewhat forcefully set her aside, and said, “MOVE!! Get out of my way.” She just stood there while I was trying to pass by on my way to the aisle. So, I don’t think Lydia quite understood what I meant. I have personally felt the impact of people praying for me at just the right time. At the moment, I just wanted to meet the need in front of me. I told Lydia to scoot over so I could go pray with this family. ![]() She and her husband appeared to be supporting their daughter. Well, then I noticed a woman in front of us raising her hand. I hadn’t planned on praying for anyone, as many other people had volunteered. Soon, our pastor asked those people to raise their hands if they needed someone to pray with them. ![]() Healing can be physical, mental, emotional, etc. I felt content that God met my need, so I didn’t move, but several other people did. I know I need God’s help to make real progress and swap in better choices.Īt the end of the sermon, our pastor asked people who needed healing to head to the aisle for prayer. Instead of physical healing, I was writing notes about some habits I am working to change. The message was about healing and trusting God. And a daily acknowledgement that God is bigger than whatever you fear.On Sunday morning, Lydia and I were at church. It’s simple, but it takes a daily acknowledgement of what you truly fear. When you feel fear, you put your trust in him. If courage isn’t the lack of fear, but pressing ahead despite your fear, then God enables you to lead a courageous life. ![]() “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” ![]() Psalm 56:3 says something about courage so straightforward that it’s easy to miss. But to follow Jesus into the world to love and redeem society, while resisting the current, that takes courage.Ĭourage to stand for some true things in the middle of the rushing river of our culture. And you wouldn’t need courage if you simply conformed to society. You wouldn’t need courage if you simply retreated from society. So the currents of what is “normal” exert pressure on your life in a different direction. Those things are often scorned in our society. He is in charge of an up-side down kingdom where service, humility, chastity, & modesty are all cardinal virtues. If you are going to follow Jesus in this world you’ll need courage. If you’re not paying attention, you’ll end up wet… The water puts pressure on your feet that knocks you off balance. Have you ever tried to stand up in a river or stream that was rushing past your feet? It looks simple, but it’s incredibly difficult to do.
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