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Doesn't this sneak up on you???! Part 01


We begin our spiritual journey as small people. The act of conversion is a humbling one. We confess sins, beg for mercy, bend our knees.
We let someone lower us into water of baptism.
We begin as self effacing souls. Timid children who extend muddy hands to our sinless God.


We relate to the thief on the cross, identify with David's forgiven adultery and find hope in Peter 's forgiven betrayal. We challenge Paul 's claim to the chief - of - sinners title,  wondering if anyone could need or treasure grace as much as we do.


We come to God humbly. No swagger, no boasts, no "i-must-be-really-spiritual" and "all by myself" declarations. We flex no muscle and claim zero achievements. We lift up soiled hands to God as we would a crushed flower: "can you bring this to life?"
 


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