Partners in Hope

Covering up traumatic events with painkillers does not make them go away.  In fact, as so many of us can testify, the memories, whether we are consciously aware of them or not, cause fear and shame to grow and become like mountains that block and confuse our thinking and affect our behaviour.  God invites us to bring the trauma we have suffered and its impact on us to Him for comfort and healing.

We need to discipline ourselves to rejoice in the encouragement that God’s word brings and embrace the unfailing love of God.

When sheep are under the care of the Good Shepherd they can lie down and know they are safe in His care.

I think we wouldn’t get much argument from anyone if we described someone with good character as being, honest, responsible, generous, caring, fair etc.  These are all seen a good character traits and the more we live in them, regardless of our circumstances, the more we become known as people of good character.

We all appreciate a person who shows us solid and caring character – a person of strength and dignity.  I thought we could have a look at some character qualities that we can ask God to develop in us.

One week since Easter Sunday and so we pray: Work in us and through us today to help us become the persons You have created us to be – beloved citizens meant to bless You and be a blessing to others.  Teach us what all that means, Holy Spirit, and guide us in the ways of God, the great King of all Kings.