So I am at the end of a wonderful book entitled, "The Shack" by William P Young. Simply a wonderful, yet challenging read. I have found it very thought provoking, to say the least. Take the time and read it if you haven't already!!!
One specific paragraph sticks out for me as a wonderful "Ah ha!" moment. (This won't spoil the book for those who haven't read it.) The Holy Spirit makes this wonderful statement:
"...Religion must use law to empower itself and control the people who they need in order to survive. I give you an ability to respond and your response is to be free to love and serve in every situation, and therefore each moment is different and unique and wonderful. Because I am your ability to respond, I have to be present in you. If I simply gave you a responsibility, I would not have to be with you at all. It would now be a task to perform, an obligation to be met, something to fail...."
THIS I believe!!!!
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