Posts about Christian Living (8)

The following is an excerpt from Brant Hansen's book, Blessed are the Misfits: Great News for Believers Who Are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Just Missing Something. When my wife, Carolyn, first started telling me she was convinced I (and my son) had Asperger’s syndrome (now officially called “high-functioning autism”) I was—as always—skeptical.

In C O N G R E S S,

Who will love and care for me?

While growing up, I loved riding my bike around the neighborhood. We spent hours doing “tricks” down our steep driveway. I distinctly remember my brother standing on the bicycle seat as he careened down the incline. I’m sure we gave my mom a heart attack… or maybe she was blissfully unaware inside the house.

Before I became a parent, I thought the term “mom guilt” was so silly. Why would all these lovely moms even think for a second that they weren’t good enough?! Clearly they were divinely chosen for the children God provided them… so what was the big deal?

As seen in Charisma: Children are a true blessing from God, even on the days we may not feel like it. It is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility to raise a child up in the way he should go.

Have you ever been discouraged or asked yourself, “Why should I pray? What difference does it make?” Or has someone shared how they were praying for you and in that moment, you knew someone was believing with you?

Are you ready to let yourself be forgiven? We have been forgiven much so we must forgive much. Enjoy day 3 of the "Let Yourself Be..." devotional.