What part of this website taught you the most? Was there something here that was a new idea? Did any one part help you put what you already knew into words or give you a deeper understanding of grace?
My child (use your own or a friends name),
I love you more than anyone else ever could (John 15:1; Romans 5:8). I created you and formed your physical features myself. I didn’t miss one detail nor did I make any mistakes and I continue to fashion you today (Psalm 138:8), for My work is perfect (psalm 139:13-16; Deuteronomy 32:4). Even before you were born I adopted you for My very own (Ephesians 1:5). I’ve given you My most prized possession – My Son Jesus Christ (Romans 8:32). Indeed you are very special to Me and I enjoy being around you all the time (Psalm 16:3; Hebrews 13:15). I accept you exactly as you are (Romans 15:7). Don’t believe what Satan the father of lies tells you (John 8:44) – in My eyes you are as beautiful as My Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 8:29). Remember this – He had no stately form or majesty that caused people to look at Him. Nor did He possess physical beauty or an appearance that would attract people to Him (Isaiah 53:2). In fact, his appearance became disfigured beyond human recognition and yet He embodied all the qualities which reflect My character (Isaiah 53:14), which I am pleased to develop in you (Colossians 1:19; Hebrews 13:1). In this way I have sought to make you happy as you derive satisfaction from My likeness that is growing within you (2 Corinthians 3:18; Galations 4:19). Do not compare yourself to others because I have made you unique (2 Corinthians 10:12). All the physical features, abilities, and background that I have given you play a special part in shaping you for My plans (Exodus 4:11, 12). The world chooses on the basis of beauty and talent, but I choose on the basis of the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). I have given you “thorns in the flesh” to teach you to depend on Me (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) and to remind you to Whom you belong (1 Corinthians 6:20). Remember, don’t look to others to determine your beauty for you are desirable in My eyes (Psalm 45:10, 11). Come then, let us, you and I together shame the wise and the strong (1 Corinthians 1:26-29). Love you, Your King (Psalm 45) Dialog helps eliminate the problem of ignorance. The media seems to focus on the negative and spread the word about the Westboro Baptist Church and other extremists. This is a problem. If people begin to only see the hate, they may never get a chance to see the positives of other individuals, or in their own lives. There is the saying that “hurt people, hurt people.” This seems to be extremely true.
The members of the LGBTQ community who resent Christians, have likely been hurt by Christians in some way. In response, they will continue to hurt others and Christians will have no desire to try to understand the LGBTQ community. This cycle of hate needs to be stopped, and I am calling on Christians and attempting to give them a better understanding of the necessary tool of grace, to stop or at least slow this too common cycle of hate. The call to action for this project is the difficult task for individuals to start showing grace to people they do not understand and do not agree with. I would love to hear your story of how you have shown or seen grace in your life. It is important that we do not just learn information. We should also put it into action in our daily lives. What good is knowing history if we continue to repeat it?
With that being said, my question to you is how do you plan to use what you have learned about grace in your daily life? What is your experience with grace?
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