To grasp the depth of our need of saving, and to grasp the sacrifice Christ made to save us, we must consider how he “emptied” Himself for us. What did Christ have to give up so He could serve and save us?
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Much like these walls at the army’s basic training, we face walls in life that seem unscalable. We feel we have worked hard and wonder why these barriers come up in front of us. Why is life this hard? When we are following Jesus, is life not supposed to be easier?
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Let us prayerfully reflect upon this question, asking God to reveal what in us seems “good” but actually keeps God at bay. What are the pieces of life I like and value? Do I really need them? Are they wants or needs? Am I justifying them when they are actually getting in the way of God working in and through me?
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Where is my focus? On what am I most focused in life? Who is most central to what I do and how I live? When we examine our own lives, do we honestly see how we live, or do we most often presume our lives are what we want them to be?
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From within the pressures, happenings, and realities of life, I often find myself desiring a lasting sense of peace. While promised from God, peace often feels far off, even hard to understand; too often, what we think will bring us peace does not, and we end up feeling even less peaceful.
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It does not matter who we are, what we have experienced, or whether we come with questions, the gospel of Jesus is for each and every one of us. It does not matter our cultural or sexual background, it does not matter whether our life feels together or not, and it does not matter whether we blindly follow or wrestle with questions, the gospel invites all and is sufficient for all.
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As we begin a new calendar year, we often wish one another a “happy new year”; we wish one another well and hope that this year holds good rather than hardship. However, many have been reflecting recently on the challenges they have faced this past year. While we hope for a “happy new year,” it is more important we continue to reflect on the goodness and faithfulness of God even within the challenges.
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While we may feel “forsaken” or “desolate,” He is expressing His “delight” in us and our “belonging” to Him. Who is it we are feeling as these days, and how can we intentionally embrace the identity Father God is placing on us?
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These last years, Mary has brought the most meaningful reflection for me. In Luke chapter two, the angels appear to the shepherds, joyfully announcing the birth of their promised Saviour. The shepherds were so awestruck that they left their sheep and traveled into town to honour this baby / this birth. What was Mary’s response to this?
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