Don't Detach

Aversion to discipline 

and a tendency toward procrastination 

are forms of detachment.

But...

Jesus never detached from hurtful or sinful people. 

Placing boundaries around our hearts 

keeps us from following Christ's example 

of loving and forgiving others.

But what do we do when life delivers nearly killing blows? 

How do we survive when our hearts can't bear the weight of grief or pain? 

And how, even when we purpose to move forward, 

do we step out with undivided hearts? 

The answers to these questions are found in Scripture:  

continue to do good.* 

Recognize that nothing unusual is happening.**

Stay engaged with others  

and forgive as Christ has forgiven us.***

And remember the Lord's unfailing love.  

Our happiness does not depend on our ability to obey God, 

but rests fully upon God’s unfailing ability to love and forgive us.  

*1 Peter 4:19

**1 Peter 4:12

***Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13

--from day 60