This is on my heart to share with all of us, everywhere.

The message in the story of Elijah’s encounter with God regarding the anointing of Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha has been burning in my heart, for me to share with you.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+19&version=NRSVA
The focus is on verses 11-17.

The spirit in these verses is the same as the spirit with which Jesus met Peter after Jesus’ resurrection. From way back then, and even before that with Adam, Eve, and Cain, God has been telling us that we are humans who deal with tares in our hearts, and so we cause harm sometimes.

What matters most is that we bring any shame associated with our actions to Jesus so that He can remind us that our dusty weakness was covered before the foundations of the world.

David profoundly experienced the grace in that reality, and so he sang of it in Psalm 103.

Jesus has sung that same song of grace over Moses, Elijah, Ezra, Balaam, Judas, Peter, Thomas, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Paul, and on and on, and over us.

Therefore, the gift and blessing to us is that we let NO ONE despise our youth, youth being the impetuousness of adolescence that remains with us through all the stages of our lives.

The best image of the impetuousness and impulsiveness of adolescence is described by Dr. Daniel Seigel in his book, The Brainstorm. Seigel compares it to a young deer’s willingness to see how close it can get to a lion, and continue to live.

Today, I just know that if regret or shame is holding you back, there is an offer open for you to release it, and speak with courage, clarity, and integrity, as God will guide.

I don’t know if this makes any sense to you or if it is even relevant. I am offering it as it is in my heart, and you take it to God for examination in light of your story with God. Please do nothing that does not fit with God’s guidance over your heart and your personal journey.

As my dear heart sister, A, shared with me this morning, remember that God promises, in Psalm 32:8 to instruct us, and teach us in the way that we should go. And God asks us to trust that They will guide us with Their eyesight which is truly divine laser heartsight.

Be well today. It is well.

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