Dancing On His Sheds

Day 17: People of the Resurrection

Why is it when you feel really icky and someone calls you because they feel really icky, you start to feel better? (I know my great use of the word icky leaves a lot to be desired). But seriously, I've been pretty miserable this week and my dear friend called me twice to check in and share some of her angst and I suddenly felt better. I would say that misery loves company, but I don't really wish misery on others . . . do I? I don't think I wish it on others, but maybe if someone were to experience pain of their own accord it might just make me feel as though I'm not so alone. I may not feel like I'm the only little "sinner-girl" out here; the only one experiencing the symptoms of pain that this disease has flaked into our world.

 

So this makes me wonder, what's good about all of us being sinners? IT IS NOT GREAT TO BE A SINNER, BUT TO BE A REPENTANT SINNER, AND TO LIVE AMONG OTHER REPENTANT SINNERS WHO RECEIVE HIS GRACE AND MERCY. I make messes, I KNOW I do (Chief of Sinners though I be), but I repent, am forgiven and through the work of the Holy Spirit strive to make my actions match my words. I want the fruit of these vines to be strong enough to witness for Him in one succulent bite. A lofty goal, and a good one.

 

"I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent."  I love a good party! Luke 15:7

 

I am over half-way through this 30 Day Blog and have learned a lot about myself as I share my thoughts here. I'm not sure that my message always come out as I intend, but that really isn't too important to me. This is an accountability blog. It is for me and my family. To record the things that we have noticed, experienced and hold fast to. There is not part of this journey that grants or requires me to hold others accountable (at least not through this blog). I do not have the power, in myself, to demand that others repent or abide in Christ. I have faith that he'll take care of that if they let him.

 

"For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do-living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you. But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead."
1 Peter 4:3-6

 

So while blog my thoughts and my family's journey to live as People of the Resurrection, I don't wish any pain, misery, hurting, or hardship on others. I only offer the advice I got from another dear friend (I am so blessed to have these dear women in my life); the work of living and rejoicing as people of the resurrection really PISSES SATAN OFF (No my friend did not use those exact words, she would never!). He will do what he can to thwart you, he will use the only real tool he has in his slippery tool belt . . . doubt. He will tempt and torture and taunt. I know 100% that is what I am experiencing this week. So I encourage you to do what I will do, VERBALLY CALL HIM OUT ON THE CARPET AND EVACUATE, ERADICATE AND EXHUME HIS SORRY BUTT. Together as People of the Resurrection, we will draw strength and dance on the sheds of his skin.