“God invites us to be new creations, original art, and to live a life of engagement. He says to leave the cheap imitation in a closet somewhere. He doesn’t say when you hang the real you out there – the priceless one – that things will go great either. It’s pretty clear from watching Jesus’ followers past and present that when you risk the real you, you’ll probably take a hit. God did when He hung Jesus out there. But one thing I do know is this: when we do take hits, and we will, God isn’t going to think less of us.” – Bob Goff, Love Does
He loves us scars and all.
The Better Thing 
Just took that hit in my life…these words are encouraging to me, thank you for this post my friend.
Sorry to hear that Brian. Let me know if I can help in any way. Glad you were encouraged today.
Thank you very much, Jim. If you have an extra minute for a quick prayer, I will take it 🙂 I’m sticking with what I feel is God’s plan for my life and it’s effectively changing other plans…but I am determined to stay the course. Just a prayer for strength to keep following Him and for continued internal peace with whatever the outcome brings would be great. Thank you and God bless you!
I am and will be praying Brian.
Your friend,
Jim
Thank you Jim, that means a lot to me. God bless and have a good evening.