The balance between the love of God and the holiness of God- people are on both sides of the fence on this one, but I wonder if anything can get done when the two sides scream at each other in an effort to prove a point. Where are you, Jesus? Can you be honored in these skirmishes? I think we have to drop our weapons and let you speak.
The balance between speaking our desires and being content... so difficult, yet this is an area that draws us to know your heart more deeply. When should we hold off, and when should we "PUSH"? When should we beg for healing and when should we accept our situation? Oh, Jesus! Above all theological debates and religious frustrations, I know you want us to remember you.
The grey areas... where are you in these, Jesus? The only answer that makes sense is, "Come to me... I give rest...take my yolk upon you and learn from ME!"
In this 'tension' we find Jesus. He exists to turn everything on its head. He doesn't want stances without his Father's stamp on them. He doesn't want our good ideas to turn into programs that weren't meant to happen in the first place (especially if they weren't birthed from him).
Jesus, show us where you are, and we will join you. Show us your heart in the tension. Hold us closely, help us to follow you, and may you always keep us in the blessing of this tension... it means we are letting go of control and trusting you.
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