I am in the process today of working through a few more of the hindrances that are getting in the way of my "abundant life". YES for the record, I am aware that I am being somewhat self absorbedm but that is not who I am - it is how I am acting (at this moment). But all that said, this is going to eventually lead to truth.. one way or the other.
One thing that is on my mind, imagine someone who cant seem to trust anyone (or perhaps refuses to trust because of past hurts); how then do you get through to him? how do you show that person the unconditional love of God that we all know (at least in our heads) is true. How do we as a person help show the person that God is NEVER going to give up..NEVER. It is sad when we watch someone we care about "appear like they are refusing" to see truth or cant seem to appropriate what it is that needs to be done.
What would you do? Is there a time limit at which you would grow weary? Perhaps after speaking truth ( and there seemed to be no change) you would eventually leave the person to figure it out on their own? BUT I am not convinced that is the answer.
Directing them to Jesus is the absolute best advice that can be given, but there has got to be more to it. (Now please know I am NOT saying there is more needed then Jesus)- what I am saying is that there is something in the way with some people. Something that is a BIG hindrance to understanding and accepting this "unconditional love and grace".
Now the most obvious and largest "hindrance" is Satan. We see all around us that he keeps getting in the way, and we can say without a doubt that he does NOT want any christian living an abundant life.
I am not sure what I would do if I was referring to a friend of mine who seemed to refuse to see and accept truth - but I have been on the receiving end of this. There are some things in this journey of mine that I cant seem to "get".
To all who "look on" it seems so easy. "Trust, forgive, know who you are" - but there is no one that would not want to do that if they were honestly seeking to be well, whole and living the abundant life. SOOO - what's up then?
My journey of healing has been one of so many ups and downs. Healing that I didnt even know needed to take place is being brought to the surface. I am not sorry for anything that is happening - for I know inside there are still some areas of my life that need Jesus' light shining in.
I am however frustrated with myself today - more then I have been in a long long time. Something that is so apparently "simple" and obvious to many of the people I love - seems to be so "complicated". It seems to be that many people have that "key" but the key I have will NOT open that door. But, I apparently have that same "KEY" - so what's wrong?
This I know -God is not giving up on us EVER, He is the one that will continue to reveal things, do the healing and open our eyes (clearing off the muck). I cant do it myself, my pastor, friends and any counsellor in the world can not do it.
Father show me more and more of you and your truth. Show me your love and the complete picture and yet the complete simplicity of your gospel. Help it to penetrate to the deepest regions of my being. Show me what it means to stop striving and trying and to simply 'BE'
til next time
Jacqueline
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