What is in it for me?

Calling "it" for the other
I have found that it is not so much trying to hide from God that is the problem. The answer to my rampant sinfulness was never found until instead of trying not to sin I allowed God to change my desires and situation for me and in the mean time humbly stumble towards Jesus. And of course, we hide because of the lack of love in the church. It must be the other way around. In the company of fellow believers one should feel comfortable to be honest about their spiritual journey.

It is understanding that it is only God in us who can do Good. That is why we must call "it" for the other. It's like playing hot potato. One is never left burning alone. The odds are in our favor that when we think outside ourselves we connect to the good that is in us by partnering with Christ who is perfect love thus bringing about the 4th dimension which is the kingdom of God.

The Circle of grace
What I have come to realize about grace is that it is given to us by God so we can extent it to others. It is the conduit that makes the body of Christ flow. When God says "My grace is sufficient for you", I take it to mean that there is something I can do to be Jesus in the life of another. It helps me to think outside myself and propels me into kingdom living. Grace is not doing it with grace like a ballerina.. it's giving the person some slack. ie: not judging but interacting together as the church in the kingdom. Grace is not expecting anything... It's less of saying it like it is and more of just being humble before God. This way we won't be offended.. acting out of hurt but be more able to dispense love thus grace.

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