"My dear Children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one that speaks to the Father in our defense-Jesus Christ, the Righteous One." --1 John 2:1

I read that today and thought it was interesting. Not sure why. It's pretty self explanatory, not really insightful in any way...But it was good for me. 

After I read it, I decided to go ahead and read the rest of the book, and in chapter 2, John straight up outlines how we can sure the we know God in the right way. 

Keep His commandments. 

Make your life match your words...make your life match His words. Because it is in the person that keeps God's commandments that mature love can be seen and experienced. 

Then he says, this is the ONLY way to make sure that you're in God. 

Told to us to keep us from sinning. 

Told to those of us (like me) who over-think things to the point of death, because I just HAVE to know. 

This is how I can. 

It's a quick read, but all good stuff. 

Anyways. Didn't expect to outline most of the book there for ya. Ha. But that's cool, I suppose. 

I have a heavy, but peaceful heart this morning. Heavy, because change makes me sad. I know it probably shouldn't, because it's inevitable. And it's not a bad thing. But it's still painful to let go of things that you've grown so used to. It's hard to willingly release what makes you comfortable and happy, even if what's coming is going to be better.

I know that change is good. And that it brings with it good things, even if they must come through hard transitions. I know that God promises us good, and that it's in his plans that we rest. 

And so I have peace. 

*Sidebar*

I just heard via the Mars Hill podcast that Rob Bell has a new book coming out! Actually, the podcast was from the 13th, so it may be out now. Because he said it would debut in a few days! It's called--"Jesus Wants to Save Christians".  :) Can't want to read it. His words are good.