Conviction.

Personal experiences with the reality of conviction has blown through my life during different seasons. This gift has sometimes left me racked with guilt as I lay on the floor pouring out regret to my God whom I have insulted. Other moments I am just dumbfounded and silent with a new realization of the depth of my ability to put myself on the throne of the universe. Occasionally the insight from a Bible verse or other book unwraps some tightly held lie that I had believed for years, which generally leads to a new view of life and forgiveness in Christ.

I am in the middle of a book (which for now will remain anonymous) that is battering me with wave after wave of truth. Here is one quote from the book, this one by Richard Rohr:
“The five essential truths to which men must awaken if they are to grow up in their God given masculinity and spirituality:

Life is hard.
You are not that important.
Your life is not about you.
You are not in control.

You are going to die.”

What is there left to say?