Live 4 The LORD

Did You ascent to My Grace today?

Grace Saves not your actions, only your reception of My Will. 

Julie, 

Humble yourself and ascent that you cannot save yourself.

I offer you actual grace, that prompts you to seek Me and turn away from all sin. Justification requires you to ascent to My help, listen, and obey the way to life, love, joy, and peace. 

You must respond to Me being your Father, by faith in Christ, willingness to change, and listening to obey the Holy Spirit. If you ascent you are pledging a faithful abandonment to My will.

When you ascent, you receive Justification. This is the act by which I remove your sins and make you righteous through grace. You are forgiven of sins, liberated from sin's power, and accepted into communion with Me. This is a moment by moment living in a state of Grace. 

You have the freedom to accept or reject My grace. This freedom is essential for a genuine relationship with Me. You can change your mind anytime. The interplay between grace and freedom is a continuous process, beginning with My initial call and culminating in a life lived in accordance with My will and in a life of holiness for My Glory. 

Were you disturbed today?

When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation - some fact of my life - unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God's world by mistake.

When someone harms did you follow this guide?

Julie, See others as peers, understanding that their actions don't define their entire being. Recognize that everyone is made in My image and likeness. Avoid condemnation and be willing to forgive. 

When someone makes a mistake, it's okay to ensure they face the consequences, but this should be the beginning of conversion, not the end. Consequences should encourage the person to turn away from their harmful behavior and embrace a path of healing and growth. 

Consequences should aim to repair the harm done and restore right relationships. It should ensure the safety and well-being of potential victims. This may involve setting boundaries, limiting contact, or, in extreme cases, seeking legal intervention. Correction should be done with a benevolent severity, focusing on the welfare of the individual, even against their wishes. The goal is to heal through pain, similar to a father correcting a son. 

If all attempts at reconciliation fail and the person remains unrepentant, it may be necessary to distance yourself from them. This isn't done out of malice but to protect yourself and the community from further harm.