Today’s journey has me facing some difficulty I would choose to avoid if at all possible.  I’ve never run from addressing conflict, but this particular item is bigger than simply conflict–it is addressing beliefs and purpose.  I’d like to tell you more about it but I shouldn’t.  I’ve mentioned that our church is enlarging our recovery ministry and I will be directing this.  Tonight’s challenge will be in this arena.  This is simply a prayer request that The Holy Spirit will be totally in charge and I will be His servant only.

Last weekend I had one of our Celebrate Recovery attendees call me.  He wanted to talk but he wanted to do it by texting.  I wrote on Sunday morning the 14th about this.  I was afraid I’d not see him again at CR or in our step study.  Last night he came just as we were starting our share group time.  He and I met separately for 45 minutes where we were able to talk through what he felt was judgment when I’d shared with him what the Bible says about participating in homosexuality.  He didn’t want to sever the relationships he’s begun to development in our group, but he felt judged by what I’d said.  It was very healthy to talk face to face with him letting him know that I want to be friends with him and support him.  He just needed to know that support and friendship still had boundaries when it comes to participating in something that isn’t scripturally sound.  This time he was able to see this and he stayed.  He said he’d be back at our step study this coming Sunday.  I truly praise God for this answer to prayer.

The Holy Spirit is amazing, kind, endlessly patient and stubbornly consistent to God’s Word.  This is exactly what God says He is and this is proven over and over by Him, His Son Jesus and The Holy Spirit.  In spite of all my unworthiness, I am made worthy through the blood of Jesus Christ.  Just how amazing this is.  I am forever grateful!