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I See You

 We often see just the sins of people. We see their sins ripple effects of pain and heartache impact others. We shake our heads or cross the street to avoid their presence. 

When we know our own dark thoughts. The chains that bind our dreams in darkness. The weights that burden our hearts. The hurts and pains that plague our lives.

Those are different right? We are different than that other person. At least we don't (fill in the blank) when we hurt or our ripple effects are different. 

Careful lest we say, " ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. ‘I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ (Luke 18:11-12). 

We know not what weaknesses others survive and overcome just to have their feet hit the floor when the sun rises. We know not the burdens and self-talk that plague their lives. We know not what holes are in their hearts that are keeping them from being whole. 

Let us be wise and all say, "‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ (Luke 18:13).

Sin is an outward sign of an inward issue, a heart problem. Sin is a worldly solution to a spiritual sickness. Sin is the flesh's attempt at self-healing. 

We are all the same, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," (Romans 3:23). Let us embrace the salve of Christ's grace as He has prescribed it to the sin-sick as the Great Physician (Romans 3:22-26; Romans 6:16,17, 23; Luke 5:31-32; Isaiah 53:5). 

May we all take the free gift and rise in newness of life. Living no longer as slaves of the flesh but by faith in the Son of God who has loved us and given Himself for us. May we live no longer to ourselves but let Chris live in us. May we all boldly hold tight to the Lord for the renewing of our spirit, the healing of our inmost man, and the salvation of our souls. (Romans 6:1-7; Galatians 2:20; Psalm 51:10; Romans 6:17-23). 

Let us only judge as far as to see the lack of and the need for Christ. Then give the grace and truth that Jesus brought to that soul so that they, too, may be partakers of eternal life with us. ( John 1:17; 14:6; Acts 4:12; Hebrews 3:12-15; 2 Peter 1:2-4)

I see you as I see myself. I need Christ and so do you. Let us go before Him together, seeking only that which He can give, true spiritual healing and eternal life. Will you go with me? 








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