what we hear...

Smacked with a very meaty message yesterday.
These are two juxtaposed conversations I had based on the same message and what each person heard...

What the believer heard:
God WANTS us, but doesn't need us...
YOU must follow all the rules...
Left feeling CHALLENGED...

what the seeker heard:
God wants us, but God doesn't NEED us...
You must follow ALL the RULES...
Left feeling UNWORTHY...

It's a journey. Some are very brave and press into the journey even when challenged GREATLY. While others feel challenged and run away and hide...
If you are a believer you are CALLED into COMMUNITY. Be there! Be challenged.
If you are a SEEKER, I am so proud of you for VENTURING into community. Welcome!

SEEKER, you are BOLD and COURAGEOUS. Focus on the fact that God WANTS to be in relationship with YOU.