Sin is a personal, moral, social, and relational problem.

It is an action taken that is contrary to the will of God.

It is a personal and social condition that affects how we think, how we feel, how we act,

and even how we respond to God and, well, to

ourselves.

And not only our sin, but the effects on us from the sins of others.

I suffered abuse as a child and became acquainted with the effects of sin at a young age, too young.

But rather than centering on the hope and glory that was to be mine in Christ,

I allowed what happened to me to define me. I let shame shroud me. I believe the lie that I was beyond the tender, loving, and healing

care of Christ. Have you ever longed to have your past forgotten? To recover from secret pain?

To live a life healed and in step with the spirit of God.

Well, you're in the right place at the right time.

This meditation from Galatians chapter 5 is a reflection on that desire, a longing for

healing, acceptance of the healing that is already yours, not becoming, but being healed,

living a healed life at this moment as you live by the present spirit of God.

So to begin, whether at morning light or evening shadows, allow the next 15 minutes to be a sanctuary,

to contemplate healing and living by the spirit of God. Allow your breathing to resolve,

then your eyes begin to close, and just settle deeper into wherever you are start to center on this

established safe place of healing this time of stability in a few moments of silent reflection

believing in the durability of God, Spirit, and Son.

Continue by responding to this passage from Romans chapter 8 and as I lead us, respond simply,

I live in, by, and with the Holy Spirit of God. May he bless the reading of His Word. I have experienced sufferings in this present life, but now I live in, by, and with the Holy Spirit

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