Thurs

Brenna talked Sunday about a different sort of definition of sin than many of us grew up with: instead of it being about breaking a rule, it is about breaking a connection (the connection with God). What do you think of the idea she put forward that instead of trying to get things right, the real answer to sin is relationship. In the words of one Christian leader: 

Sin is not about the personal imperfection of the self. Rather, sin is any act that breaks any of the relationships God declared very good in the beginning. As a result, the antidote to sin is not personal perfection—it is radical love! - Lisa Sharon Harper, The Very Good Gospel 

Take some time to reflect on this passage in light of these insights. Do you notice the break in relationship? Can you sense what God is asking for? 

Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” - Genesis 3:8-9

Now how about you - can you see the disconnection in your life? Can you sense God looking for you? Pray out of those questions today.