Side by Side...

The Lord has used this book this week to remind me of His Truth- I highly recommend it so far- Side by Side by Edward Welch!  It is a new book that just came out and I find inside a faithful reminder of identifying my thought patterns and choosing to put my hope in God in the midst of struggle.  Through our weakness, He is strong.  Admitting our weakness to ourselves and each other is powerful.  Saying, "I need Jesus.." means our confidence is not in ourselves or in either our righteousness before God or our reputation before others.  Our confidence is in Jesus, and that confidence cannot be shaken."  Through confession, we realize we need Christ and we humbly come before Him to help us.  Praying that I would more readily see my sin and confess it and come to the One who has forgiven me and cleansed me.  And praying that I would be open and share my neediness to God and others!  We need each other!