I am currently reading Anne Graham Lotz’s book Wounded by God’s People and am challenged by it. Do we propel our own little versions of Christianity, our own opinions, our own agendas instead of trusting God’s sovereignty and His words to guide us?
There is a whole group out there of ex-church Christians, those who have been hurt by church policies, undue criticism, self-centered attitudes, and stubborn prideful traditionalism that offends seekers who are checking out Christianity in our churches…..
New Year’s Day hymn: “God moves in a myterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines of neverfailing skill He treasures up His bright designs, and works His sovereign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds ye so much dread are big with mercy, and shall break in blessings on your head. Blind unbelief is sure to err, and scan His work in vain;…..