Re: Need Help Getting A Grip On My Feelings

Such lovely words! I grew up with a hellfire and brimstone tossing angry God that was going to strike us down the minute we screwed up. (and I screwed up plenty and alas, still do) Only in the past few years after a lot of struggle have I come to know the God of Grace, not of instant wrath. Sometimes its so hard to let the teachings of the past go. I remember one pastor saying we needed to pray for God to do whatever it takes to see people saved, even if it meant killing their family or giving them cancer. I could not make myself pray that way then and still can't.
I will pray for the conviction of the Holy Spirit not only for the two caught up in adultery, but for myself and others, especially when (I hope its really "if")we get caught up in the malicious gossip surrounding the situation.
I'm sorry to be posting with this anonymous number, but some of my friends know my user name and I don't want to inadvertently spread more rumors. I tried to tell enough to let you all know the situation without giving away all the specific and ugly details. God knows who I am, and I appreciate the prayers that have gone up for this anonymous person. Moderators-please keep my identity secret. Tweet