Chapter
15: Finding a Holy Self
Barnes says that it is God’s goal for us that, as we learn
to delight in God, we are able to delight in our own lives (p. 208).
How does deeply loving God free us from the obligation of
trying to live up to what we feel are God’s expectations for us and for our
lives? How can it change our
relationships with other people in our lives?
On page 215, Barnes says, “(God’s) invitation to us is to
spend a lot more time praying to know his heart than his will.” What does this mean?
On page 216, Barnes asks, “Have you embraced your identity
as the beloved – the Father’s gift to you?”
And then, “It is the only thing that will satisfy your
thirst.” This identity, that we
are God’s beloved, is the only thing
that will satisfy our thirst.
Contemplate this. Pray for
this. Know this. Experience the freedom that this gift
provides.
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