However you get there...

   I have never been one to argue scripture for scripture with anyone. I know the beautiful stories and truths contained within it's pages. I struggle with the addresses =). I have been a lover of the word for years now. It was an introduction to a most amazing Lord and savior. If you don't know Him, get in the word. It is a comfort to me. It is a bolstering and a strength to me. It is a recollection of all the times we have failed Him and He has looked upon us with love and favor. We his "stiff necked people." Don't think you are stiff necked? Look back on your history. Or at least look back on mine! I have tried time and again to take custody of my anointing, my calling. I have told my precious redeemer "no seriously, they don't want me there, I think I'll do this instead." I have packed the dreams he laid in my heart away in a box, time and again, and left Him the work of unpacking them and placing them back where they belong. I have taken over all the decision making for my children, forgetting they were His first and He has bigger and better dreams than I could ever imagine. I have been the angry self righteous Christian, Who's main focus was to prove to you that you are wrong and I am right. I've seen Christians trying to prove to others that their religions are pipe dreams and long held traditions trash to be thrown out. Here is my take on it, my sweet brothers and sisters. If holding on to traditions helps you to worship and grow more in love with Him do it! He doesn't care how you get there He just wants you close!  We will all dance with the lover of our souls but no two dances will look alike. As long as you know the cornerstone of Christianity is a profession of faith that he gave up divinity to come to Earth and live a perfect life to take on our sins, and have them die with Him on the cross, and that on the third day He rose again! And if you ask Him to enter your heart and be the Lord of your life you have been reborn. Then it's all good! In fact it's all amazing, the grace and love he has shown to us! That while we were yet sinners, He loved us!   
   One of the things I will say is if your beliefs are different from mine it does not make me angry, at times it might make me sad, but never angry. See God's truths are written on my heart and in my soul. I know them and you thinking differently does not change my assurance in Him. I will not argue theology nor religion, I simply want you to know your fathers love and redemption. I do love all of you and pray God is leading you and guiding your steps.
   God bless and keep you Ms. Jill