Redemption

Today we had the Redemption Group Weekend Intensive. Friday night session, followed by an all-day Saturday session. I am tired and worn-out but still need to jot down a few thoughts.

-Redemption is for everyone: even our group leaders and co-leaders are participants in the group and in the process of sharing stories. Jesus is the propitiation for us all.

-Perception is everything: I heard multiple stories today that I would have sworn were the same as mine until the storyteller finished his tale. Many of us come from similar backgrounds but have perceived those backgrounds differently and therefore reacted very differently to similar upbringings or childhood circumstances.

-God will fill the vacuum: sometimes it is as simple as stopping what you're doing and trusting that God will fill the vacuum that is left when you do that.

-Jesus is mighty to save: Enough said. My God is already victorious over my sin and every part of my story.

-It's not about you: Life is not about your story; rather, your story is a brick in the mural of God's great design. You tell His story - he does not tell yours.