"Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord--and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you."If Jesus, God Himself, can be so humble, why can't I even be a fraction as humble.
The Last Supper where Jesus left us with Himself...His own body and blood, for all peoples in all time.
and then despite this ultimate outpouring of love, Judas still goes to betray and sell Jesus for 30 pieces of silver .
How often have we taken for granted Jesus's love for us, and betrayed Him by willfully choosing sin?
How often have we not been grateful for the precious precious gift of His body and blood, receiving it without fully recognising what it is we are receiving.
How often have we not been grateful for the precious precious gift of His body and blood, receiving it without fully recognising what it is we are receiving.
The agony in the garden.The emotional suffering Jesus went through in the garden should never be under-estimated.
He sweated blood.
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METAMOTPHOSIS
About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 2004, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages . God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & guilt, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].
PEACE BE WITH YOU
MICKY
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