'Hearts that Mean Well' Patti Finny Compton

Some of us have walked a long hard journey to wholeness. God didn't call us to just win the race, but to endure it. And for many, that is a true identification of their walk. Endure. For some, hearing that word takes their breath away, because they have suffered at the hands of the enemy, thru ministries, well meaning individuals, families and life.

None of us can know the layers of pain one experiences. Each one's journey to wholeness is different. But what I do know, He is with us to help us overcome every obstacle, every hindrance, every weight, every wound, every betrayal, every curse the enemy set against us, to keep us from walking into our callings and destiny. Sometimes, some of us need extra help at different times in our journey.

Find those who will walk with you, intercede for you, counsel you and love you. God is about relationship, not religion. And He has made us to need each other. You will find as you apply that, that you will get free..er and peace will come.

There is no perfect walk, because life has a way of throwing a curve ball at us. But God, will make a way for us. Yes, there are times to be by yourself, but at other times we are to called to gather in fellowship. If He brings us to it, He will surely bring us thru it. When you cant, He can. We can do all things with Christ who strengthens us.

We are all Sisters in the Lord and All of us are a work in progress. We are all at different points in our lives. Let our hearts be filled with love and honor for one another, wherever we are at in our walk and journey with Him. For His Grace is sufficient. Our hearts should go out to all our sisters and brothers, we give it to them, willingly, not religiously, but in a heart of friendship. None of us have all the answers, but most us do have hearts that mean well. I believe this is the true heart of the Body of Christ, because that is who we are. Lets let our hearts shine.

We are not to quote scripture to Lord it over others, nor should we use it to play the heavy in a debate nor to act like we know more. That is the wrong motive of the heart. Those who share and speak scriptures is to help others, because they have learned thru personal experience, it works if you work it.

Thru our own experiences, the Word of God gets us thru, helped us become an overcomer and gave us a hope. How, because Jesus Christ is the Word of God. To get to know Him, one must read the Word For Jesus is the Living Word of God. He called it the Good News. And so it is and should be used in that manner.

Lets not be so quick to call someone religious, because they use scriptures. Instead let us rise up over some of these situations. We are all to be fruit inspectors and discern the spirits. Take a minute and look, ask yourself is this person trying to help us or hinder us, lead us or push us, lift us up or tear us down and apart? Or are they trying to help you rise up in your journey and walk. Theres the answer.

Sometimes, I read a comment and read it one way. But at other times when I go back and reread it, I will see it in a totally different light and perspective.

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In the meantime, lets love and honor our brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus and give them the benefit of the doubt, as we want to be given the same. Its called Grace. And sometimes, we might need to set some healthy boundaries and give some of that grace and love back to ourselves.

Scriptures:

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Hebrews 4:16

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

Ephesians 2:4-5

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

1 Peter 5:10

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.

Psalm 103:8

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.

Titus 2:11-12

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.

2 Timothy 1:9

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9

For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.

Romans 6:14

Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!

Isaiah 30:18

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.

Revelation 22:21

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

Romans 3:23-24

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 6:14

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

2 Corinthians 12:9

What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? By no means!

Romans 6:15

God bless you all.

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