Your post definitely struck a chord. I also mistook knowledge of Christian “stuff” with truly knowing Christ. Things were neatly wrapped up in a nice box and tied with a bow. But life happens, and God has a way of correcting and restoring His wayward children. Along the way, we can leave a lot of damage in our wake. As the apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 3:13,14 - “. . . But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” We can take comfort in this, even though we may grieve broken relationships of our own doing.
Amazing description -you put into words what I experienced growing up in a sheltered Calvinistic home. John Calvin was a lawyer. I’m no longer a fan. Using over-intellectualization as a coping mechanism is hard to overcome.
Thank you for writing this - I too have travelled this route after that initial flush of intimacy with Him and how my heart has ached for relationship, not knowledge.
Just today, in a class for new members, we talked about the Mystery of the Lord's Supper. He told us what it is, but not how it is, and our minister said we must be content with the mystery. This was a beautiful essay, full of wise words I'd like to remember. I do hope you and your aunt can come together again in peace and mutual affection.
Your post definitely struck a chord. I also mistook knowledge of Christian “stuff” with truly knowing Christ. Things were neatly wrapped up in a nice box and tied with a bow. But life happens, and God has a way of correcting and restoring His wayward children. Along the way, we can leave a lot of damage in our wake. As the apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 3:13,14 - “. . . But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” We can take comfort in this, even though we may grieve broken relationships of our own doing.
This is beautiful. I don't need to say anything else❤️
Another really fine essay! Thank you.
You have said the things I have felt, so very often. Regrets, I have a few...
Amazing description -you put into words what I experienced growing up in a sheltered Calvinistic home. John Calvin was a lawyer. I’m no longer a fan. Using over-intellectualization as a coping mechanism is hard to overcome.
Thank you for writing this - I too have travelled this route after that initial flush of intimacy with Him and how my heart has ached for relationship, not knowledge.
I appreciated the honesty of this post-if we understood everything we’d be walking by sight and not by faith. I saw my younger self in your essay.
Just today, in a class for new members, we talked about the Mystery of the Lord's Supper. He told us what it is, but not how it is, and our minister said we must be content with the mystery. This was a beautiful essay, full of wise words I'd like to remember. I do hope you and your aunt can come together again in peace and mutual affection.