The take-aways from the chapter that I'm still in the midst of processing:
Decisions have consequences: I hate this re-evaluation. I wish it wasn't true. But it definitely is. Dangit!!
There is a Remedy for wrong decisions: Praise the Lord. And check out Remedy by David Crowder. (Bear with the images... the lyrics are powerful.) This song has brought me incredible comfort in the last 8 months or so. I'm still trying to wrap my brain (and heart) around how/why there is a Remedy. If it was up to me, I wouldn't give myself the honor of a remedy that I in no way deserve. Good thing it wasn't up to me...
Why be driven by that which is fallen? I like to think I'm "good" at not being driven by what is falling, but I'm not. This world lures me in ways I don't even realize. We (I) need to be constantly reevaluating what the driving force in my life is. Our chapel speaker yesterday prayed a powerful prayer that has stuck with me: "May my deepest focus be glorifying you, Father. May my deepest motivation be your love, Jesus. May my deepest dependence be on your power, Holy Spirit."
Our role in the world is to join the angels in announcing the gospel: This looks different in every stage of life, but the call is the same. Proclaim the good news! Even in the times when I feel myself drowning in the depth of my own depravity... announce the truth of the gospel - perhaps starting first with myself - and keep proclaiming it for all to hear!
Bottom line: a) I'm so thankful that there is a Remedy, and b) I'm so thankful that there is blood enough for the sins of the whole world.
Emily, thanks for your post. I'm looking at my notes right now and I really can't think of a better way to capture Darrell's summary than what you wrote here, especially the bottom line you gave us. Thank you.
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