What a faithful God we serve

I entered this study desiring to draw closer to the Lord, and that prayer was answered and more!

Though I had seen The Passion of Christ and I had read the graphic details of the cross in Lee Strobel’s book, The Case for Christ, the perspective of this study allowed me to see more clearly, Jesus’ great love and sacrifice for me. His willingness to submit in so many ways, when He could have said, ’’Nope! I’m done!’’ revealed that while the pain He went through was excruciating (physical, separation from the Father, etc.), His love for me is even greater.

I was able to see my pride magnified in comparison to Jesus’ humility - If ANYONE had a right to be angry or to desire revenge, it was Jesus, and yet He perfectly modeled obedience and humility that gives me strength to put my desires aside. I am able to more quickly flesh out transgressions against me, and assess my role, letting them go through forgiveness, knowing that any resentment held in my heart ’’crowds’’ out my ability to love the Lord well.

My service to my husband is growing to be more godly as I view sexual intimacy as a form of worship to God and I am being blessed in that.

The Lord is also helping me to break down areas where I had erected barriers to intimacy with Him, and I’m growing in practicing His Presence. I’ve also fallen in love with His discipline and correction. What a faithful God we serve!