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Amen. His unconditional love is such a sustainer.
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Could we call this a “game-changer” in today’s lingo?
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We could indeed.
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Great quote, Mitch! Happy Sunday!
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Thank you, Joey.
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Awesome words, Mitch, and I join in fully for both!
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So true!
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verse 11
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This verse, Rudy? “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:11
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you quoted verse 13
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Yes, I did. Are you trying to make a point?
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Our lack of understanding the depth of our own sin may be a protective grace from Him for us. We would feel so oppressed if we knew the depths of our depravity.
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Indeed, Nancy. Until we can see ourselves through His eyes of love, we cannot bear to see ourselves as we truly are.
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May we follow in Jesus’ footsteps, through his grace, for each other!
Ron
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Yes!
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AMEN.
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Amen!
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Be as it may, Mitch, life is not a zero-sum game. Is not the depth of sin the lessor with regard to the volume of His Grail of Grace?
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Oh, yes. His grace is bottomless. My sin has a bottom; it’s just farther down than I can see–or dare to.
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Mitch, may I have permission to share this in a Bible study I am teaching tomorrow morning? It fits perfectly:)
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Of course, Kelly. That’s what it’s there for. Blessings.
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Sometimes I think the only thing we need to understand is that the depths of our sin and the depths of God’s grace match each other perfectly.
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