Spirit-Led Living—A Simple Path
In its most simple form, Spirit-led living is listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit, and then cooperating as fully and quickly as possible. Listen and cooperate, listen and cooperate, in one situation after another. Step by step, a long string of saying, “Yes,” to the Holy Spirit becomes a Spirit-led life. The concept of “cooperation” with God, normally emphasized by the Catholics (to describe the proper use of a regenerated human will) is sometimes shunned by Protestants (to some, it sounds too much like works-righteousness). Yet, in using the concept here, I am not talking about relying on ourselves to do the will of God in our own strength, but rather utilizing our human faculties to “go with the flow” of the Spirit.
Grieving Our Losses
The passage from Psalm 137 describes intense emotions of grief and rage in the face of loss and tragedy. Referencing the horrible suffering and destruction in Myanmar today, the author reflects on the stages of grief and offers insight on coping strategies. Encouraging acknowledgment of pain while emphasizing the eventual return of hope and purpose, the author finds solace in the assurance of divine presence and guidance. This blog post acknowledges the complexities of human emotions and offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity from a Christian perspective.
Don't Forget to Stay Grounded
Jesus chastised the disciples because they were letting their circumstances unnerve them. They were giving too much power to their fears, forgetting that following Jesus into the boat calls for trusting God through the storm.