One of the most rewarding gifts of fellowship granted to me in recent years is a weekly men's group initiated in part out of recognition that "iron sharpens iron." (Proverbs 27:17) On occasion, I have journaled during or following our evening sessions. The following is a partial entry from 2006:
"Don't believe the enemy's lies, especially in regard to God's character. He charges: 'You are only...' while God tells us: 'I love you and desire relationship with you for eternity'." (John 3:16)
"I am a precious son of the Creator, a member of the royal priesthood. (1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:6) I am a unique, beloved creature of the one and only God. He has given me talents, and my responsibility is to 'invest' them, NOT to bury them out of fear that He is a harsh master. His love and grace are limitless." (Luke 19:11)
"Worship and glorify the Father. Step out. Be bold, a warrior battling with the prince of the earth, armed with the awesome knowledge that He/we have already won! If God be for us, who can be against us? (Isaiah 41:11-16) What do we have to fear when we have the gift of grace, the promise of life eternal?"
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