My scripture today

Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.
Phil. 1:12

Do I really have the strength to embrace this scripture when I think about my life today? Do I really understand the force of this position? Am i willing to digest it in full?

Now At this present place and time- in prison, surrendered to prison and condemnation I want you to know a desire to be open in my struggles and disabilities, willing to stand unashamed of what has brought me to this place... brothers understanding that family is not about geography- though my heart yearns to be closer to loved ones and friends my family is there. that what has happened Those things that have transpired in bleak and undesirable ways, Seemingly unfortunate- despite the yeoman effort, unmanageable, out of my control has really served awareness of the big picture, seeing God's sub text, irony of the Gospel and true victory, willing to see that even darkness and ambiguity can bring HIM glory. to advance Our defeats become advances for the KINGDOM, our humiliation may become HIS glory the Gospel That's what my entire life is completely, wholly, and utterly about. Not comfort, not achievement, not self-esteem, not money, not pretty words on grave stones. It is about the gospel.

Comments

[derick]

Powerful. Thank you - I needed that today.

[matt tullos]

Thanks, Derick. I'm looking forward to Labor Day Sunday!

[Sarah Howell]

Great reminder of what we're living for. Sometimes I think we get the God of all comfort and the god-of-comfort confused.

[matt]

Very true, Sarah.

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