Reflection of this past year. It has been quite a year. Less distractions. Certainly not a recycling year as previously pushed along by the demand of life. It is amazing when Jesus said, 'you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free'. He does not mean,' do what other Christians tell you to do and you will be free'. For years, I had thought my spiritual state was inferior to others, I was not doing God's will if I don't follow. Little did I know I traded Jesus in for others.
But this year when I just pursue Jesus, he reveals to me the ways to real freedom. A freedom from obligations and duties. A love to serve him and look at things the way he sees it. Though I am no where close to perfect, I am less trapped by my own guilt. It is good that God does not stop working on areas I thought I have overcome by his power. He pulls out the bad stuff which are hidden way down, over and over, again and again. Circumstances and people are just his surgical tools. He is a good surgeon, he is restoring the health of my soul.