piper

hmmm what is scary about predestination? I dont think anything really. I think it is comforting. comforting to know that I was chosen by HIM! That if i continue in return to chose Him then I am a part of that plan and purpose that He has, the one that He had all planned out before the world began. That shows a lot of love, individual, specific love for me (for all, but i relate it personally). He was creating this earth and all in it, and He thought of me... that is amazing. The plan that He intended to carry out with this world, includes me. Hard to comprehend, but what bit of it I grasp is beautiful.

to me it means to one with Him! to be lead and guided and comforted by the Lord of all Creation! That no matter what I go through on a daily basis, I never have to go through it alone again. That He is right there with me. To know that I never have to go through the hurts and the pain of this world (and the joy too, lets not forget that) by myself again. Before I knew Christ all of the hurt and pain that I ever went through seemed desolate. Like there was no hope, like it served no purpose. Now that I am one with him, I still go through the pain and sorrow, however, I know that it is for some greater purpose.