We can't forget that 2cor3:18 says " we behold the glory of the Lord AS IN A MIRROR...." A mirror reflects an image,(which is us!) and that image is the Glory of the Lord: Chris in you, the hope of glory. Seeing that glory (ontology - truth of our being) is how the way of our being is transfigured!
How do you have a relationship with Jesus when he’s not physically here? It’s hard for me to trust without a person (even tho I’ve hurt hurt by people).
That's a really good question. It is certainly dissimilar from typical human relationships for that exact reason. In some sense, you are asking the key question of spirituality - later on in the conversation that this video is a clip from, Paul and Brad share a powerful/intriguing story about a woman who experienced Jesus through imaginative prayer. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/CwlCQ1csiS4/w-d-xo.html&t
@@OpentoTruth Thank you for replying! I’ve listen to the Imaginative prayer. I wonder if my thoughts are Jesus speaking to me or if they are solely my thoughts? I really want to hear God like a conversation, like what is explained in these videos. And I’m not sure if the thoughts I have are a conversation with Jesus or if it’s me talking to myself? Maybe He’s speaking more than I think He is.
@@Mona-Faye There's a great scene at the end of Harry Potter in a chapter called King's Cross. After being hit by yet another killing curse from Voldemort, he finds himself in an ethereal version of King's Cross Train Station, having a conversation with his deceased mentor Dumbledore, and looking upon a grotesque pitiful shriveled version of his nemesis Voldemort. It is an other-worldly, surreal experience, where they discuss big themes of the story. It concludes with this; “Tell me one last thing,” said Harry. “Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?” Dumbledore beamed at him, and his voice sounded loud and strong in Harry’s ears even though the bright mist was descending again, obscuring his figure. “Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” I think about that exchange often when I consider the important question you posed. There's something to the non-dual, both/and style of thinking; it is both your thoughts AND God speaking to you at the same time. Could that be a potential answer? I hope this helps!
@@OpentoTruth Thank you again for replying! I never thought I would get a reply, such a blessing (as Paul says, "everything's a blessing with no expectations")! I've never seen Harry Potter, i'll watch it! I've been enjoying episode 22 about "The Pastor" w/Brad Jersak & Paul Young. I relate to the woman with anorexia being healed & being able to have kids (can't remember if that's this episode or another one). I've struggled w/disordered eating for over 35 yrs & was thinking today about using a cream I have to "tighten my loose skin"; I prayed if God would heal my body like He did this other woman...and before I could finish, Jesus [gently] interrupted me saying "I will when you learn to love your body". HOLY BUCKETS! That had to have been Jesus bc I wouldn't have said that on my own. Now the challenge becomes asking Jesus to help him love my body & let go of control. Over the past 2 wks I've heard excessive legalistic, "theological/pastoral" answers to my questions that it infuriates me, those answers lead me away from God's love vs. closer to knowing the Him. It adds doubt to whether God & Jesus even like me let alone love me. Please keep spreading the message of what relationship is! And if you need help, I'd love to talk about options of how to help. I think there are so many women who need to hear this message, esp about image & identity separate from body image. Thank you!
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Can't wait for that book to come out - ontology, the truth of our being.
Brilliant, truth simply illuminated for us. Thank you Paul and Brad.
We can't forget that 2cor3:18 says " we behold the glory of the Lord AS IN A MIRROR...." A mirror reflects an image,(which is us!) and that image is the Glory of the Lord: Chris in you, the hope of glory. Seeing that glory (ontology - truth of our being) is how the way of our being is transfigured!
Thanks, Scott! That's a neat idea - I haven't thought of it that way before.
Brilliant!!! I did forget that verse.
Wow.
amazing
How do you have a relationship with Jesus when he’s not physically here? It’s hard for me to trust without a person (even tho I’ve hurt hurt by people).
That's a really good question. It is certainly dissimilar from typical human relationships for that exact reason. In some sense, you are asking the key question of spirituality - later on in the conversation that this video is a clip from, Paul and Brad share a powerful/intriguing story about a woman who experienced Jesus through imaginative prayer. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/CwlCQ1csiS4/w-d-xo.html&t
@@OpentoTruth Thank you for replying! I’ve listen to the Imaginative prayer. I wonder if my thoughts are Jesus speaking to me or if they are solely my thoughts? I really want to hear God like a conversation, like what is explained in these videos. And I’m not sure if the thoughts I have are a conversation with Jesus or if it’s me talking to myself? Maybe He’s speaking more than I think He is.
@@Mona-Faye There's a great scene at the end of Harry Potter in a chapter called King's Cross. After being hit by yet another killing curse from Voldemort, he finds himself in an ethereal version of King's Cross Train Station, having a conversation with his deceased mentor Dumbledore, and looking upon a grotesque pitiful shriveled version of his nemesis Voldemort. It is an other-worldly, surreal experience, where they discuss big themes of the story.
It concludes with this; “Tell me one last thing,” said Harry. “Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?”
Dumbledore beamed at him, and his voice sounded loud and strong in Harry’s ears even though the bright mist was descending again, obscuring his figure.
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?”
I think about that exchange often when I consider the important question you posed. There's something to the non-dual, both/and style of thinking; it is both your thoughts AND God speaking to you at the same time. Could that be a potential answer? I hope this helps!
@@OpentoTruth Thank you again for replying! I never thought I would get a reply, such a blessing (as Paul says, "everything's a blessing with no expectations")! I've never seen Harry Potter, i'll watch it!
I've been enjoying episode 22 about "The Pastor" w/Brad Jersak & Paul Young. I relate to the woman with anorexia being healed & being able to have kids (can't remember if that's this episode or another one). I've struggled w/disordered eating for over 35 yrs & was thinking today about using a cream I have to "tighten my loose skin"; I prayed if God would heal my body like He did this other woman...and before I could finish, Jesus [gently] interrupted me saying "I will when you learn to love your body". HOLY BUCKETS! That had to have been Jesus bc I wouldn't have said that on my own. Now the challenge becomes asking Jesus to help him love my body & let go of control. Over the past 2 wks I've heard excessive legalistic, "theological/pastoral" answers to my questions that it infuriates me, those answers lead me away from God's love vs. closer to knowing the Him. It adds doubt to whether God & Jesus even like me let alone love me. Please keep spreading the message of what relationship is! And if you need help, I'd love to talk about options of how to help. I think there are so many women who need to hear this message, esp about image & identity separate from body image. Thank you!
Pretend. I told God I was cautiously open. Please show yourself. It's been a little at a time. I, like you had my ability to trust very young.