Tag Archives: Sanctification

I am not safe!

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I am not safe! I feel like I can barely step foot outside my home for fear that I am unsafe. I long for the day that I am truly safe. That those around me would be safe… from me. I am a wrecking ball that knows no bounds. My prickly surface often snags the soft flesh of an unsuspecting bystander. My sharp fiery tongue bites and lashes out at those I love most. It is the unsafeness of myself that I am most horified by. The deep sadness inside me gnaws at my own flesh begging the question, “When Lord? When will I be safe?” His soft, loving reply is always, “Soon, my child, soon.”  

Monday Modern Parable ~ The Plant

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Plant ParableI recently moved a plant to a new location near a sunny window. Of course I wanted to see the beautiful leaves so I turned it toward me. After a day I noticed the leaves had all turned toward the light. So, I turned it back. I sat there for about 10 minutes watching it. Nothing. I left and came back after several hours. Sure enough the leaves were all turned again.

Sometimes in our walks with God we cannot see our sanctification. We want instant gratification. We want to see change before our eyes. Yes, occasionally we get to see change that smacks us in the face, but more often than not, our sanctification, our growth and turning towards God’s light is gradual to us. Ask a friend or a family member if you are changing and growing in Christ (our light). They will have a better perspective.

Paraphrased thought provided by Corinne Congelliere.