Tuesday, November 20, 2007
David: A Sinner Saved by Grace
I take encouragement away from the story of David and his sin, and his subsequent relationship with God. Time and again, God uses imperfect, fallible people. Being an imperfect, fallible person, I take great hope from the story of David. I know that David's sin, while deplorable, was no worse or better than any of mine. To know that no matter how far we fall, we can be restored, is of great comfort. Such knowledge doesn't give us license, but it does remind us of how amazing God's grace really is.
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Greetings Jimmy,
Over 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell.
I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis (Family of Origin & EMDR), up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staffs were very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 2004, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little.
I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.”
I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically.
He's a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life to day - after a childhood spent in orphanages. God loves me so much. Fear, pain & guilt are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you (Luke 8: 16-17).
MICKY - http://micky-clontarf.blogspot.com/
I, MICKY, AM THE HOLY ONE OF GOD.
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