Life makes us far from God?

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, (Romans 8:38)

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:39)

We read in these few verses that “neither death nor life” can separate us from the love of God.  I just wanted to share a thought with you…

Death is hard, and everyone meets it at some point in their life.. Wether it is a loved one or a friend you stand next to at the funeral home, or when a season of life/friendship dies, death is a part of everything.  And sometimes death can be one of the hardest times in life, and causes us to feel faraway from God.  But obviously death is something that draws us closer to Him.  It is a reminder that we are not infinite, but finite in a world that acts like we will live forever.. 

But I wanted to point out the “life” part in particular.  I heard that one man said, “God said he would give us life, and life more abundantly.  You know what I think of when I heard ‘life more abundantly?’ I think of bills, taxes, packing lunches, soccer games, etc.  I don’t know if I want more of that!”   Although this man was joking when he said it, he was speaking truth.  Maybe Paul wanted us to remember that through “life” (i.e. stresses, pain, taxes, mortgages, kids, work, pain, paychecks, job loss, family struggle, etc) that even the things of everyday life, can’t keep us from the love of God.  Although we feel far from him during “life” at times, He is still there.  And his love is there too.  Don’t be fooled, death can make us feel far from God, as well as many other things but life can too at times.

adding to the discussion.. social justice

Hallo everyone.  Had a note wrote down and wanted to share it with you.

Our generation has become increasingly propelled to be a part of this thing called “social justice.”  Whether it is helping the poor, feeding the hungry, or just helping your neighbor, social justice has become a great part in how this generation views “church.” 

 In one part of the scripture, Jesus is explaining to his disciples how the Father is in him, and he ends up telling one of them “believe me, if anything just for my work’s sake.” Throughout much of the life of Jesus’ ministry, people followed him around.  When he was in the desert, they were there; the synagogue, they were there; on a boat, they stood on the shore, and anywhere he was they followed.  But don’t be fooled, not all of these people were devoted disciples, I imagine some stood around just to see the lady be healed of her blood disease, the man with the palsy be healed, or the girl who was dead be brought back to life..   But it got them there.  And that is what it is going to take.  Social Justice, or whatever name you want for bringing healing to the world, is a definite.  It is part of the kingdom.  Just as much as the supernatural power of God healing people of diseases is.  And the thing is we need both.  Because both are part of the Kingdom of God.

In Heaven there is no sickness, pain, tears, debt, hunger, disease, or death.  That’s why we need the power of Jesus in us to for people to be healed (Just as in the book of Acts) and we need people to be fed, clothed, and helped.   Because when all of this happens, it will draw a crowd.  And some more will believe… If anything because we got out and were the hands and feet of Christ, and did some works.

John 14:11

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Before we continue…alittle love.

So before I continue with some new posts this week, I just wanted to shed a little love on everyone.  I wanted to say a sincere thanks to everyone that takes time to read this potpourri of thoughts I call a blog, and consider it, think about it, digest it, and comment on it.  Thank you for stopping by every time and giving this blog some love with your time and feedback.  I absolutely love it.  So without further ado, look for these next few posts:

“Forget about the twenty somethings”

“A revolutionary summer”

“The kids are all right”

Hey… Do you have a minute?

Hey everyone. I have really been into this song lately, and the words are amazing. I hope you have a minute to watch this video, and soak in the message Brett is sending about love. I hope it challenges you like it challenges me.