I was thinking about God not staying in his box this morning, and trying to think how to describe my Christian Life! Instantly I thought about Paper Dolls. If you remember them you are probably a little bit “Over the hill” (Like I am!).
I had some paper dolls as a kid. The clothes were cut out and put onto the paper doll, which was usually made of cardboard. They were cool, but if you would have ever had a paper doll smaller or larger than the clothing, none of it would have fit.
Thankfully, God doesn’t design clothes like the ones made for paper dolls, and expect us to fit even though we do not fit! Sometimes we feel like we need to be trimmed to fit the clothing man has designed for us, because it doesn’t quite fit, and we look funny! What fits YOU may not fit ME! But that doesn’t mean I’m defective.
I”m sure when someone (like me) stands and quotes a scripture like the one below, it seems to cause rebellious rabble rousers to say YEAH! And bible teachers to cringe. Do we get what God is saying here? 
“And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ (Matthew 15:9 NKJV)
There are actually several scriptures where Jesus warned about doctrines of men, or even our lips honoring him, and our hearts being far from him. Was he getting on our cases? Does he not love us anymore? Sure he does! He is not MAD at you. He’s trying to help.
When we thought “Dad” was mad at us as kids, we tended to want to hide, or run in terror. When we are scared (of God) we cannot even hear what he wants to say. Such is the case with many who read this scripture.
No God’s not on our cases. He just wants us to see that if we have a one-size-fits-all teaching and Sunday sermon, and ways of doing things, and bible studies that are formatted in a way that does not FIT everyone and we try to say; “Make it fit!” We are acually harming the very people we hope to love. God will adjust the teachings and methods (To fit the doll) not cut down the doll to fit the clothing. See? Because his word is written in such a way that his clothes will fit everyone (who desires him)
God has Grace on upon us. Peter did not do what James did. Paul did not do what John did. They didn’t go to meetings and get in one accord by saying amen to the pastor and that was all there was to it! They all grew in Grace (And into their spiritual clothes- which God designed for them!). WE don’t have to feel like wretched weirdo’s because we are not the right size For the one-size-fits-all teachings of men.
God wants to speak to YOU Today. Not JUST through your pastor.
Teachers? Be willing to adjust the teaching (if need be) as the Holy Spirit leads you.
Don’t be so rigid. This is not “Military School” it’s the living growing entity called…
“The Body Of Christ”
thanks for pondering with me;
With Love, Laura Grace
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Published by Laura Grace
God has called me to share and help build up the Body Of Christ by sharing testimonies and revelations imparted to me by him.
I have written three main books (at this time) Grace to the Rescue, Grace to Grow and Grace to Soar. UPDATE July 2018 now Published; "Dysfunctional People."
These books are some highlights of my journey and treasures God put in my heart during some very difficult times.
If I could sum up my life in two sentences it would be "No excuse to not overcome" And "No matter what has happened, God is with you!
The theme of my life and heart is this- YOUR relationship with God is everything, and should be maintained at any price." It's your pearl.
My heart is to see God rescue your soul, from whatever keeps you from being close to him. If it's relationships that are bad (so bad you cannot function) he wants to deliver you. He truly did come to make the captives free.
I can be reached at sisterzeal@yahoo.com
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