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Post by william on Jul 14, 2016 17:01:01 GMT -5
The following was posted on k-love share wall. I read it then thought to myself "ok God" I got it, Imo me coming across the post was no accident but His way of reminding me He has it under control.
"How would you ever learn unconditional love if you were married to someone who met all the conditions? How would you ever learn mercy, patience, long - suffering, heartfelt compassion if you were married to someone who never failed you, who was never difficult with you, who never sinned agaisnt you, who was never slow to acknowledge their sins and ask for forgiveness? How would you ever learn grace to pour out your favor on someone who did not deserve it if you were married to someone who was always deserving of all good things? The main purpose of marriage, you become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. Marriage, I believe, is the greatest instrument of sanctification." - Paul Washer
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Post by tkk2 on Jul 14, 2016 21:09:18 GMT -5
Wow. Powerful William. I'm half-tempted to send this to my lost prodigal husband. Thank you for sharing
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Post by william on Jul 14, 2016 21:36:05 GMT -5
Sister, I know when I saw & read it I knew I had to post it here for us. The thing is that with each of us standing for whatever the reason may be either we did the wrong, they did the wrong or both but the ones who "stand, repent, seek God and allow Him to transform us into who He meant us to be. We as a result learn what redeeming, transforming, life-altering unconditional love truly is. To me it is painful because once you feel, realize, accept and understand that type of love we can only get from our Creator & to not have our prodigals experience the breaking of the chains & removal of the blinders and experience how only He can ease the pain that we have caused one another is heartbreaking.
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