Last week I had the privilege of speaking to multiple groups in Collegedale, Tennessee and as I opened each session with this proclamation, "God wastes nothing", and then relayed how my worst mistakes are now means to witness to the goodness of God, I am convinced that we, His Church, the "called out" ones may not be walking in freedom because we are unable to share our struggles in safety and without judgment. Daily I may have struggles, I may have a SLIP (short lapse in progress), yet what I need most is a fellowship where I am safe to admit my failures and learn from them without fear of rejection.  What I need is someone to walk with me showing me love and truth.  And as God's character is cleared in my own mind, I share what I've learned declaring regularly (as Rev. 12:11 says) how I overcame because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of my testimony.  Our stories show that we have made mistakes and learned from them. This gives hope to Christians who think they're alone, not perfect, and lost in despair.  There is so much hope needed and so much hope is given in sharing our story.  The confession of our mouth.  What is the confession of your mouth?  Are you free to share?  There is healing in relaying our common ground, both struggles and victories. Christ's Church is to be a safe place with safe people so we can become known and whole. There by the grace of God... He wastes nothing, ever.

Once again, I stand in awe.  Grateful.  Thanks for trekking with me.  Check out what's happening.  

These front row seats are STILL amazing, buckle up!

Sue