Praying to know God’s will is a fundamental act of repentance. It is our way of saying to God, “I am willing to look at life from your point of view. I am willing to change my mind and heart and no longer look at life through the lens of my ego.”
That is where the formation of a discerning heart begins, where the gospel begins, where life (abundant and everlasting) begins. Discernment offers a powerful way to deny the lure of egotism and discover the life of God in our souls. It is simultaneously an act of defiance and an act of devotion. So, in the context of walking with a formed heart, we begin with repentance. (Steve Harper, Walking in the Light *)
Yesterday, the Commission on the Way Forward announced the release of several video resources to be used in study and reflection as we prepare ourselves for the special session of General Conference. We hope you will watch the videos and learn more here.
*From Walking in the Light: Knowing and Doing God’s Will by Steve Harper. Copyright © 2014. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Upper Room Books.
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