Meditations on "Vulnerability"

The wisdom that Jesus gave us is, to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbour as yourself.

The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence. (Proverbs 14:16)

In difficult times, rather that running from God, we need to draw closer to Him and let His unfailing love ease the pain we are feeling. 

Strength comes as we learn to give thanks to our gracious God who is good, and whose love is available to us 24/7.

Be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ. (Ephesians 4:32)

We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

When we are “poor in spirit” we will humbly live in the grace and favour of God. 

God's word as recorded in the Bible is the standard against which all of us must measure our behaviour.

"Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:25b-26)

When we make a choice to walk with God, choosing to follow His ways, we will not be overcome by evil.

It’s not our job to “fix anyone” but it is our God given responsibility to look with eyes of compassion and offer to lend a hand to those around us.

When making an inventory of our lives before God, the basic question to ask is, "God what does my life look like to You?