"I still live my human life, but it is a life of faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."-Galatians 2:20
St Paul is sending a pastoral letter to his friends in Galatia to encourage them to turn their hearts around and return to living their lives for Christ. When he says that he still lives his human life, he acknowledges that he still has failures in his everyday life but this quote I think he is making a more passive statement. I believe he is referencing his human work as a tentmaker. St Paul was a great evangelizer because he worked in the markets every day. He conversed with people everyday. He lived faith everyday. St Paul was not exactly the most tactful person in the world which is probably why I relate to him so well. Things just sort of fall out. In his letter to the Galatians, in Scripture, he actually says at one point in time, "O Stupid Galatians..." (Gal 3:1). For me that is encouragement. Because I know that often Paul is speaking directly to me. O Stupid Brandon... don't you know the Son of God loves you... don't you know the Son of God gave himself for you? Jesus said in the Gospel two weeks ago on Sunday that we cannot truly hear unless God heals us as he referenced the prophet Isaiah. God hears. God understands. But most importantly God calls us to turn to him. Today lets refocus our lives and enjoy a weekend in the Lord.
"Gracious and loving God. You saved me. You have raised me from the dead. My grave is a testament to your glory. Show me how to live so that all might know your truth. In Jesus we pray. Amen"
St Paul is sending a pastoral letter to his friends in Galatia to encourage them to turn their hearts around and return to living their lives for Christ. When he says that he still lives his human life, he acknowledges that he still has failures in his everyday life but this quote I think he is making a more passive statement. I believe he is referencing his human work as a tentmaker. St Paul was a great evangelizer because he worked in the markets every day. He conversed with people everyday. He lived faith everyday. St Paul was not exactly the most tactful person in the world which is probably why I relate to him so well. Things just sort of fall out. In his letter to the Galatians, in Scripture, he actually says at one point in time, "O Stupid Galatians..." (Gal 3:1). For me that is encouragement. Because I know that often Paul is speaking directly to me. O Stupid Brandon... don't you know the Son of God loves you... don't you know the Son of God gave himself for you? Jesus said in the Gospel two weeks ago on Sunday that we cannot truly hear unless God heals us as he referenced the prophet Isaiah. God hears. God understands. But most importantly God calls us to turn to him. Today lets refocus our lives and enjoy a weekend in the Lord.
"Gracious and loving God. You saved me. You have raised me from the dead. My grave is a testament to your glory. Show me how to live so that all might know your truth. In Jesus we pray. Amen"
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