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Date Posted: 15:15:59 08/21/06 Mon
Author: Rev. Mark McManus
Author Host/IP: 69.144.154.39
Subject: Re: My Friends at UCMI
In reply to: Robert S. Brozoski 's message, "My Friends at UCMI" on 14:45:37 08/08/06 Tue

Dear Brother Brozoski

I know there are times, in moments of either agony or quiet desperation,that Chapter and verse, or well phrased metaphores do little. That many times is when a simple vulnerable sharing or heart may help.

For years I felt as if I was so unworthy, (damaged goods) that I could not concieve of how the Lord could use me, especially in a world of lofty academics, and expectations within. Yet at the same time, the ache so deep in my soul, prompted by the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit to respond to His call to ministry, left me heavy hearted, lonely, and thirsty.

I don't know all the implications of the words, "not keeping the covenant". Yet I would gentley remind you that the blood of the lamb, knows no boundaries. The spirit of the Lord hears each heart cry. I would bodly guess that many ministers here including myself, as well as others close to me, would tell you that there have been times, when they could not hear the voice of the Lord.

Some have said that it was just a minute glimpse of what Jesus felt on the cross when the Father had to turn His eyes from the sin that Jesus became for us.

Some would share that it felt like the "sifting" that the enemy did with Peter; yet others would say that it was a time in the wilderness. Johyn Bevere has a wonderful book called "One crying in the wilderness, when you can't here God.

Remember that the Love, Mercy and grace of our tender Savior, is the same love that brings him before the throne constantly making intersession, and will bring Him soon as our King.

Stay connected** The enemy tries to cause those in hurt, dryness, or contrite reflection to isolate. Don't you buy that lie. Love, and be loved. Give and recieve.

Finally, don't be dismayed that afronts come. We are in battle. You are a high value target, becuase you belong to the Master, Jesus Christ. The enemy will try to attack WHO you are. Relentlessly stand in WHOSE you are, no matter how you "FEEL" about it. Feelings change. Truth doesn't.

God bless you; I pray Gods healing in the deepest of your heart and soul, know that He was temepted, felt, and agonized just as we. Never be afraid to intimately just lay in His arms.

Yours in Christ
Pastor Mark

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