How easy and often we can become discouraged at our continued sinful nature. When we run to Christ with the same tears of sorrow and regret we can be tempted to think, “Aren’t you tired of me God?” But the short answer is NOT EVEN CLOSE! When we distrust his forgiving heart we subconsciously limit his mercy.
Yes, we must know and acknowledge our weakness and limitations, BUT with unshakable confidence of knowing we are loved through the merciful lense of God’s perfect heart.
St. John Vianney said “The good Lord is more eager to pardon a repentance sinner than a mother to rescue her child from the fire“🔥
Discussion Questions:
St. John Vianney said, “ The good Lord is more eager to pardon a repentant sinner than a mother to rescue her child from the fire.” This describes God‘s urgency to forgive us. Do you feel a sense of urgency to forgive and to be forgiven? How can your own love for your child open you up to receive the grace of God?
“Let us love our littleness!” What are some ways we can make ourselves little?
“ Pure love is realized and pure faith and pure faith is realized and darkness in the same way as ‘strength is perfected in weakness.’” Was there a time when you experience darkness or weakness? When this time lifted did you feel stronger and more grounded in your faith?