Father uses that which is foolish to confound the wise.  Moments where He desires not big words, intelligent maneuvers…just transparency. Child like discussion that takes us back to Him as Father. What a vulnerable place at times to put your heart before others to be so easily and thoroughly seen. Certainly, it is a risk. Yet, following Christ and loving people in their deepest place of need will require faith to risk. Faith to share our insecurities, to acknowledge our shortcomings, and just bear our souls. Yes, at times the fear of rejection is paramount for me too. If not for the voice I know so well calling to pour it all …surely we would just as easily keep it to ourselves. But then we would deny others the glimpse of Him they need. What a shame that would be. Could I encourage you today that we don’t always need a grand sermon that shines our abilities and knowledge….just a willing vessel prepared to look foolish enough to let Him ooze from us. Some times His teaching is through tears.

There are times for theological debates
And yet times to teach thru personal pains.

Where tears resound with teaching drops
Such teaching where words are for not.

When the breath of God pours thru souls
When we share our joy’s and our woes

Where Father uses our hidden scars
That keep getting pulled apart.

For some it’s there as a child
where life Has been unkind, not mild

Stealing youthful dreams
Through Satan’s wicked schemes.

Older for some thru the years
Some have been left, abused,not revered

Pasts seem haunting at times
Still many seek freedom in Christ.

Yet Father is in great pursuit
For every single one of them, me, and you.

And He shall never stop short
Knowing for more we were born.

(Shelly Wilson, March 8, 2015)