Accepting Others

As GLBT Christians many of us have been hurt by other Christians if by nothing else than their exclusive attitude. Recently I had a debate with Christians as to whether Jesus would have attended a gay wedding or not. Now it is not like I expected to change their view with nothing more than my reasoning. ( This is a work that only the Holy Spirit can do) However I was taken aback by the wording of their position, Words like Horrid, dishonoring and I am amazed that they do not see the hate in such words and attitudes.

Having said that it is easy to become accepting of those who disagree with us. This has been an area of difficulty for me. This morning I attended a "straight" church and was not very comfortable about being there. I did enjoy the service and everyone made me feel very welcome, however I know that if they all knew me well that I would not be welcome and would never be allowed to express any ministry gift. However, I love them and pray for them that God would grant them the ability to see the error of their thinking. Until then, I accept them for who they are and love them despite our differences.

Nothing Between Us!

The definition of sin or sinfulness is to be separated from God or something that separates us from God. To be a sinner simply means to live a life separated from the relationship with God to be on one's own or to have something between you and God. Most of my journey of faith before "coming out to myself" was a life with something between God and myself. I would have times where I felt close to God only to be haunted with the one thing that would wedge itself back in their, my sexuality.

It took a lot of unlearning and renewing of my mind to discover that God accepts me and loves me for who I am. Now I am living from the truth that there is nothing between me and God. What a freedom....it was mine all along but instead i believed a false religion that said God could not accept the person I was.

Jesus has removed the "sin" in our lives. He has removed the separation, the divider and now we are free to enjoy and partake of the fullness of relationship with God.

Hallelujah!

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Running the Race........In the Spirit

Today the Lord has dealt with me about this journey of Faith and Spirit that He began. His Will for me has never changed, from all those years back when I first started. However my perspective of God and myself has greatly changed. This is what he meant months ago when he spoke the words into my heart that my journey had come full circle.

There are things in my life that I have leaned to settle for and lean on instead of what He has for me. These are "sins" for me because these are ways I have become accustomed to live apart from God. It comes to a lack of trust. God wants me to experience the fullness of Life that is a part of His plan for my life.

Today, Lord I bring all of my life (all of my weaknesses, flaws, strengths and gifts) to you and present it to you as an offering. I put my hand in yours and place my hope, faith and trust in you. I take a step into the grand adventure of this life that you have prepared for me. I trust you my Lord and My God. I follow you.

Amen

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Living in The Spirit

Scripture teaches us that if we walk in the spirit we will not fulfill the desires of the flesh or the selfish self-centered part of ourselves. I would call that part our ego. The part that sees ourselves as the center of the universe. However to walk in the Spirit is to be aware, awakened to God and the universe. Life is much more than my story or my journey. When I am focused on the bigger picture on God I will live a life that is outer directed, expectant and of service. It is this kind of life that God blesses and bestows favor upon.

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