What if love isn’t just a feeling but a frequency you can choose? We dive into a Spirit-led way of living where mercy displaces judgment, forgiveness breaks cycles of harm, and courage sets wise boundaries. Grounded in 1 John’s claim that God is love and Jesus’ teaching in Luke 6, we rethink what it means to be “blessed,” moving beyond applause and accumulation toward a life that is lighter, freer, and truer.
We talk about consent to the Holy Spirit as the turning point—Mary’s yes as the pattern for our yes. From there, the hard commands of Jesus stop sounding impossible and start sounding like the only sane way to live: love your enemies, pray for those who mistreat you, give without keeping score, and refuse tit for tat. We share raw stories—the phone-drop flash of anger, the zipper-merge awakening, the parent on edge with a bored child—to show how the Golden Rule becomes real in the pressure of daily life. Mercy for all isn’t naivety; it’s spiritual maturity that protects dignity and refuses to weaponize strength against the vulnerable.
Forgiveness here is not permission for abuse. We name the difference between releasing a debt and remaining in danger, and we explore how trauma lingers until we hand it to God and choose freedom. Along the way, simple graces steady us: rest, a meal, and the reminder that we’re not alone. The communion table holds that promise—there is enough, your sins are forgiven, and you can live a different story. If you’re hungry for a faith that heals, a community that includes, and a practice that actually changes people, this conversation will help you re-tune your life to love’s frequency.
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In the service of LOVE,
Pastors Dennis and Heather Drake
