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Why do we struggle with emotions and feelings? There is a deep rooted piece of who we are that seems to be socially unacceptable to talk about. Yet if we are to be wholistic followers of Christ, how are we to honestly love God if we haven’t learned to express the hurts and pains deep within us. It’s through the raw emotion and feeling that we authentically learn to love God with our Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength. So while it’s popular social etiquette to mask our feelings and cover up our emotions, The Blessed Soul strives to address these hidden thoughts and feelings. Through the Blessed Soul, we will face unspoken emotions head on. Not only will we create a space that approves conversations about these things as acceptable, but also take the moment to be real about hurts and pains. Inside of this authenticity, we will read scripture that echos our sentiment. And once we have fully understood and addressed these moments, we will speak blessing over the pieces of us that are often hidden and unpopular to talk about. The Blessed Soul is a daily podcast airing Monday through Friday each week. These episode range from 5-10 minutes. These Podcast are a product of calibratedvalues.com.
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Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Lord, the one you love is sick.
Imagine these words, as they hit Jesus’ ears in that moment.
To you and me, we hear those words and think of the honor Lazarus sat in. What a special family we are dealing with. It’s clear that in John’s assessment, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus hold a special place with Jesus. And this must have been an obvious fondness, because the very John who wrote this gospel, often referred to himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved. This means that at the time when John wrote these words, he also understood the symbolism behind what was taking place.
Because while you and I hear the report - that the one Jesus loved, was sick. Jesus, being fully God - had a piece inside of him that said - I know. . . That’s why I’m here.
John 11:1-3 tell the story like this.
Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.”
While John paints a great picture of the special relationship Jesus had with them, he has to put his earthly feelings on hold, as he answers a higher purpose. Sure Jesus loved Lazarus. He has a special place for Mary and Martha, but when he hears these words, he is reminded of his mission.
What mission is that?
To save the world.
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