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I love finding myself in situations where I have an opportunity to share my faith in Christ

with someone maybe I've just met.

It's always so fascinating to me watching the look on their face when I share the gospel.

The story of forgiveness by God's grace through faith in Jesus.

When I'm done, some people cry.

Some have questions.

But some, they look at me like I'm a fool.

If they say, that is the most foolish thing I've ever heard,

well, oftentimes I just smile and say,

yep, I understand. In fact, I was told you might think that. Then they look at me even more

confused. Well, have you ever been called a fool? Maybe because of something you said or something you believed in well this meditation

from first corinthians chapter one is a reflection on believing believing in spite of what others may

think believing in the healing and the restorative ways of God's saving power.

So whether at first or last light, begin your meditation by surrendering the next 15 minutes

to explore the saving power of Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit within you.

Allow the weight of your eyes to slowly move them from open to gently closed with no effort.

Become mindful of your breathing.

And begin to move deeper into the saving arms of God

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