Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:3-11, Luke 22:3-6, Psalm 50:23
Almost thirteen years ago, I became a father, and for the first time experienced the kind of unconditional, sacrificial, steadfast, selfless love that comes with being a parent. This love comes with a significant cost, an unhindered relinquishing of self for the good of the other.
In Mark 14, we see a woman who, in her deep understanding of Jesus’s divinity, decides it is worth giving up everything she has so that God would be glorified. What did she relinquish? Something that came at a very high price—pure nard oil. On that day, this oil would have yielded more than 300 days wages for a laborer or about ten months of work. What was she doing? She was preparing Jesus’s body for His coming burial. More than that, I imagine she was saying in her heart, “You are Lord, and all I have is yours.” Her profound faith is evident in her actions. Jesus’s disciples couldn’t believe it! Some insisted the oil could “have been sold…and given to the poor (v.5).” Many theologians believe this was Mary, Lazarus’s sister, who sat and listened to what Jesus had to say when He was in her home (Luke 10:38–42). Mary was present with Jesus, and she knew He had the words of eternal life.
What were the disciples worried about? Financial gain. But these things fade away. Jesus said, “She has done what she could; she has anointed my body in advance for burial” (Mark 14:8). To those who witnessed this moment, her actions were considered foolish based on the worth they had placed on the material good. But Jesus didn’t see it this way. He said, “She has done a noble thing for me” (v.6). Jesus saw her actions as an expression of love and devotion.
What did it cost God to demonstrate His love and devotion toward you? His one and only Son. God loved us so much that He gave up His Son for you and me. The Christian life is not a convenience; it will cost you something. It might cost you a relationship, a friendship, your time, your money, or a career. For some, it has cost them their lives. This story shows us that for those who are followers of Jesus, it costs us a complete surrender of our hearts.
Written by Will Heydel
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I remember going on a one day seminar about receiving the Holy Spirit. when i was newly embarking on a walk with the Lord. I pulled into the car park, approached the payment machine, and was charged a lot of money.
When I got to the hall where I was to be, I approach the coffee station and was greeted by a young man who began a conversation..he asked me a question and my response was.
“Goodness me, this following Jesus thing is costly” referring to the car parking charges!
After lunch, the young man stood up, approached the stage and began to speak..
” I recently heard someone say”. he began as he looked directly at me. “This following Jesus thing is expensive”
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I guess depends from which angle you are looking at it. As one who was searching, looking, and still a tad one leg in the old ways and one leg in the ‘change of heart’ ways, I was thinking monetarily.. and the price, yes I guess the cost to my pocket. I was still being changed, refined, re-imagined, restored, re-newed.
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I still am..
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BUT GOD..
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Over the years since then, has wholeheartedly won my heart. The new Christian of long ago, is still learning and working her way to the Father, with each step, and I’ll tell you something, for absolutely nothing, when the songs.. Jesus, paid it all, or Worthy of it all, or Alabaster box is playing in your head, you know that no matter how much it ‘costs’ you, Jesus paid the highest price! Every time!
He is worthy of my all. My heart. My best. My everything..
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He is worthy of my ALL.
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AMEN.
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Late to the table. Very late, (it’s 2.30 am here) but I just wanted to touch base.
Hopefully I will be back in a couple of hours :)❤️
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He is worthy of it all. Help me, Jesus, to honor you always!
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And, MARI V., I heard “MY JESUS” by Anne Wilson twice in the last two days. Always pray for you when I hear that song!
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I can think of money, friends, and my own plans I have had to give up to follow after God. At the time it may have seemed hard, but at the time I knew his ways were better than my own. I pray that I would live that way now too. I know sometimes I hesitate to give up things for Jesus, prioritizing this life over him. I pray that I wouldn’t do that.
I just returned from a short family trip and then I learned something about myself: I really like my routines. Things are out of routine when we travel. I tried my best to sit with the Bible from the hotel in NLT translation every morning. And then it felt familiar and comforting. The Word is familiar that every morning I will meet Him there. Today’s devotional and many comments did highlight the cost. I like to share the thoughts of C.Spurgeon, I just love this man. He said: You don’t have the markings for your own cross, although unbelief is a master carpenter at making crosses; neither are you allowed to choose your own cross, although self-will would preferably be Lord and master, rather your cross is prepared and appointed for you by DIVINE LOVE, and you are to accept it cheerfully; you are to carry the cross as your chosen badge and burden, and not to stand judging it too severely. Jesus bids you to submit your shoulder to His easy yoke. Don’t kick at it, or trample on it in vain conceit, or fall under it in despair, or run away from it in fear, but take it up like a true follower of Jesus. Beloved, the cross is not made of feathers, or lined with velvet, it is heavy and galling to disobedient shoulders; but it is not an iron cross, though your fears have painted it with iron colors, it is a wooden Cross. Carry your cross by the power of the Holy Spirit. Like Moses, you would not exchange the reproach of Christ for all the treasures of Egypt. Remember that the cross will soon be followed by the crown. “Carry your cross and follow Me” Luke 14:27. Be blessed dear sisters.
Welcome back sister. Blessinfs right back.❤️
Thank you Tina. Hugs and love to you ❤️❤️❤️
What a beautiful piece of writing/imagery ❤️
What does it cost me? Nothing. (hear me out) I have nothing, I am nothing. In this world I came with nothing and will leave with nothing. Anything I have in between is all from God. Anything I have of value was given to me from God. So, I give Him everything. My kids, my job, my home, my very life. I will leave this world with nothing but Him, so I hold very loosely anything I have because He can take it all away anytime He wants.
Perhaps the cost of self will? The cost of suffering wrongful accusations for righteousness sake? The cost of enduring persecution? I find there are a lot of hidden emotional tolls and sacrifice on the journey carrying our cross to follow HIM.❤️
Today is the second day in a row that we read of a woman who offers all that she has to the Lord, but from such opposite sides of the worldly spectrum. On one side, we have a woman offering an extremely expensive oil. And on the other side, we have a woman offering two small coins. From a worldly perspective, it would be easy to rank them separately from one another. But for Jesus? He accepts both gifts with the same spirit and acknowledges that both women have given all that they have – they have done what they could for Him. May we follow in their footsteps!
Also, thank you all for your prayers for my coworker and her family. I would ask that you continue to lift them up to the Lord.
Lovely reflection. Blessings.
Praying Kira
Praying, Kira. ❤️
April 1st I unexpectedly lost my father. He just turned 63 in March. I haven’t been on here the last few weeks but picked back up yesterday. Love how today’s devotion started out talking about a fathers love. If you guys could pray for me I would greatly appreciate it. My heart is broken.
Kristy, I am SO sorry about your dad!! Praying for comfort for your broken heart, sister. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss Kristy, that is so hard. Prayers for comfort for you and family.
Oh Kristy,I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad! May the God of all comfort give you and your family peace and solace as you mourn your father.
O Kristy, I’m so sorry. Draw in to Jesus. Bring all your grief to Him, and let Him sit with you and hold you while you cry. Let Him be your sweet place. You don’t have to hide your tears, your pain, your questions from Him. Bring it all to Him
Big hugs dear sister. My deepest condolences to your family. I am so sorry for the loss you are going through. Wrapping you in prayers for strength and great comfort to overcome.❤️ please know we are here for you as a shoulder to cry on. Much love.
Kristy, I am praying for you. Losing a parent is so hard. My children (adults) have been so broken over losing their dad (my love) last year.
Oh, Kristy, I am so sorry for your loss. ❤️
Dearest Kirsty, I am sorry forcyour loss.. holding you close in prayer, for your broken heart to be held in the Fathers hand, and for Him to comfort as only He can.
God be with you. ❤️
Kristy, I am so very sorry for your loss! May God give His comfort and peace to you and your entire family! Praying, dear sister! ❤️
Oh…Kristy, I am so sorry. May the loving arms of our Father surround you, lift you up and comfort you❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my father to a very short battle with cancer on April 19, 2023. My heart is with you. ❤️
What I can’t wrap my head around is that Judas walked with Jesus for three years. His sat under His teachings and witnessed His miracles and yet, he sold his soul for 30 pieces of silver. All that time spent with Jesus and he didn’t really know Him at all. It brings this scripture to mind:
“Not everyone who says to me.’Lord, Lord’, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21
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Father God, open the eyes of the lost. May they see and know Jesus – the One who willingly went to the cross and poured out His blood for them. Turn them from darkness to light, and from the power Satan to You. In Jesus name.
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happy Wednesday sweet She’s!
Yes, It is a VERY eye-opening reading and I can attest I was the very same. Sold out to the devil and many evils while professing his name, so I guess I can relate even though I didn’t really think that until I wrote this!
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Praying your prayer with you Sharon.. amen. ❤️
Surrender… to lay it at His feet and give him complete control. Sounds so wonderful and yet I struggle to let go. I allow my fears and doubts to control me instead. Lord help me to be more like the woman who gives graciously and wholeheartedly to you and for you.
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Lately, in our community group, messages at church, and devotionals, “surrender” has been the theme. We must take up our cross daily, deny ourselves and follow Jesus to be His disciples, to have that close relationship with Him. Matt 16:24.
I have had to really search my heart and ask for forgiveness for only surrendering part of myself to Him.
There is a cost to following Jesus. Luke 14
I believe Mary understood that better than we ever will.
I also believe it is a daily occurrence of surrendering to Him. It is so easy to let self rule.
Thanks for all of your comments a m d I’m b praying for all!
Yes, Cheryl. In full agreement.
“It is so easy to let self rule.”
Lord, show me the better way.
Yes, amen Cheryl. And even our little surrenders are hard, I can’t imagine if (or when) I would have to literally lay my life down in surrender physically, or even with my well-being…as when the day of the mark of the beast will be presented.
Surrendering costs.
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I can detect a scent in passing and it will immediately bring a vivid memory of a person or place or experience. When Mary poured out her perfume the aroma must have been almost overpowering. The base of the fragrance was oil so we know it didn’t fade from Jesus’ hair quickly. Everyone He encountered in the following days would have smelled it. Later when they came across the same or similar scent, did it take their minds back to their experience of meeting Jesus? 2 Corinthians 2:117 says we are the aroma of Christ in the world which leads me to wonder…what scent is left in my wake?
I thought the same about the power of the aroma and its lingering effect and wondered if He was still ‘wearing’ it when He went to the cross. Powerful imagery here! Great connection you made to the fact that scents can trigger memories. ❤
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Yes, Rachel.
How lavish & lasting is His love.
I once had a scent that I associated with carsickness during my travel… and I couldn’t wear that again lol. But this scent the rare one associates with the last meal of the beloved Master …before mourning. I can’t imagine how that might have impacted them. Very painful memory I would imagine :(
Beautifully said.❤️
Our scripture reading today points to 2 very different, conflicting heart postures. One that says “You are Lord, and all I have is yours. Her profound faith is evident in her actions”, and then the other that says “how much are worth to me to turn my back on you?” I always have a hard time understanding the actions of Judas. He didn’t just walk away from following Jesus; he outright handed Him over. That is an intentional act and choice and a hardened heart. And, I think it really comes down to our heart posture, what my hearts desire is tied to and where I need to truly examine myself. Following after Jesus comes with a cost, certainly I don’t live in an environment that doing so costs me everything (in the wordly sense)but I do have to make the daily decision to be seeking the Lord, to make the choices of how my time, resources, money, efforts, words and actions are being stewarded. Sometimes it may seem subtle, but I think I know within myself when I may be following my own desires, and not what Jesus wants for me. And although it may seem small, or insignificant, it is nonetheless, a betrayal of my commitment to Jesus and that is just not ok.
Heavenly Father, thank you that despite who I am, you are my Savior. Help me Jesus to keep you my Lord and make all I am and have to be yours. Amen✝️
I want to mention as well, the song “Your Will Be Done” by City Alight as a recommendation to listen to. Beautiful words. ❤️
❤ Good point on those ‘heart postures’, Wendy!
Thanks for the song rec; going to listen!
Amen.❤️
Did anyone else feel a sense of such sadness when we read that Judas had already decided in his heart for an opportunity to betray Jesus? Yet how many times have I done the same? This was one of the last scenes in Season 5 part 2 of The Chosen. Tonight my kiddos and I will go see Part 3. It will be a late night for me but worth it. Praying for you all! Love you all SO much! Because of JESUS someday I will get to meet you all!
I didn’t go see part 2! But, speaking of The Chosen, I was going to say that I love how they portrayed Mary going to buy the perfume (the lady thought she was crazy for spending that much!! And unheard of, especially for her lower place in society!)! And then how it showed her pouring on Jesus’ feet. It was really beautiful.
I love how “seeing” helps bring it visually to life for us!
I love that scene too. She dropped so many money bags of her savings at the perfume store. No one knew why. She truly gave it all.
“Being a Christian is not a convenience…”. I agree with there will be a cost. But it won’t just cost something. It’ll cost you everything. Why? It cost Jesus everything!
Wow, two contradicting examples today of the “cost” of following Jesus. It has always been hard to understand HOW a disciple of Jesus….ONE of his own! Not just a follower, but 1 of 12 that were “trained” by him to see WHO Jesus is and what he does, and in turn share that and DO that (given the power to teach and heal others!)! YET…still, his heart was wrong. That is scary. But we see that all around us in “christians” today. We say we aren’t to judge others, BUT we are called to be discerning and to recognize the actions of true followers of Christ. There are many people that want to be a “christian’ in name, but do the hearts are focused otherwise. It sure is a head scratchier. We say….how could Judas do that? Of course, as Christians, we will fail and make mistakes, but the difference is our heart. With the Holy Spirit we will be convicted. We can recognize and follow, or push it back for our own wants. Then more and more, and we are back slidden and very well could be a Judas! Lord, keep my faith strong!!
Then we have the lady that gave everything. Again….an example that is huge and worth examining. She shows us, again, that the term ‘christian” is an understatement. Even the term I love to use more “Christ follower” is an understatement here!!! She has gone beyond simply loving, she has given her All! I don’t think we know what this is like in America. Although in the last few years I have seen people stand up for their faith to the cost of their jobs and other significant losses. I admire these people so much. Yes, I love the Lord, and MY life has changed significantly in the last few years. I stand with the values of Christ followers in the nation that has gone away from those. It has even cost a very long and close friendship. It has cost division and controversy. But yet, I haven’t given up ALL! Would I? Money…to the extreme of 10 month wages? Time? Pride? Sacrifice? What is the cost Rhonda J? All I know, is I have to keep my mind, heart and soul focused on Jesus….through the noise and the waywardness of culture. Like Sharon said yesterday, Jesus said we will suffer as he does, that it will cost us. Lord, give me strength. Give me COURAGE. Give me desire and diligent faith. We all fall short, But God—He has the perfect plan for my life, (YOUR life)…I hope if I suffer it is for the Glory of God.
Such good thoughts, Rhonda. Thank you❤️
Yes! Amen!!!
So good! Thanks for sharing!
Awww.. I love all the questions you raised here. Lord help us❤️❤️ give us the COURAGE.
Wonderful, Rhonda, Amen.❤️
My pastor preached about the woman who broke the alabaster jar a couple weeks ago. He said, “We sacrifice what we love for what we love more.” I’ve been meditating on that statement since. How lucky am I to be able to sacrifice things I love for my Savior Jesus, and am I sacrificing enough?
Very powerful thought
That’s good!
Wow! That’s good…
“We sacrifice what we love for what we love more.” Love that!
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Wow! This is heart moving stuff!!!.❤️
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Jesus, you alone are worthy! ❤️
Amen!
May we seek to give the Lord our very best, even if it is foolish in the world’s eyes.
You’re worthy of it all
You’re worthy of it all
For from You are all things
And to You are all things
You deserve the glory
Yes amen! This song is So powerful-
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Love this song. Have it queued to listen to on my way to work. Thank you Erica.
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You’re worthy of it all. Love that song! ❤️
Yes, Erica.
I can hear CeCe Winans singing it now!
I love this song!.❤️
I pray that my heart would be soft to you, Jesus, always sitting at Your feet! Ready to give it all, everything for You!
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Amen
What came to my mind in reading today’s Scriptures and Will’s comment regarding cost is that everything I do does have a cost, whether for God, myself or whoever. The real question I’m asking myself is whether anything I do is truly sacrificial or am I just doing things that are needed, that I feel led to do AND that also fit into my schedule. Whether to visit the elderly, participate in a church food drive or write a check [old school :)] to help support a charity – it all takes some amount of time, which in the here and now is my most valuable commodity. Whether any of it is sacrificial … I have some thinking to do.
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In reading again how Judas sought out the chief priests and offered up Jesus, all I can do is shake my head and think Oh, Judas :( how could you? His actions were willing and not coerced as it is later in these verses that we are told that satan entered him – I cried when I read that. How did he convince himself to take this action prior to that? Was he flirting with compromise during all of his time as a disciple, lying to himself about whether his actions were not ‘too bad’ or ? I am remix that he was willing, prophecy was fulfilled and God perfectly reigns over all. Praying for those on the fringe of evil or that have gone all in – I won’t give any space to the details here – praying these and others that are lost turn to the Lord.
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KIRA H – praying for your coworker and her family
GWINETH52- will of man or Word of God? ❤️
TAMI – continuing to pray, in all the ‘chaos, confusion and unknowns’ you are faced with daily
RHONDA J ❤️
KIMBERLY ANN ❤️
CEE GEE ❤️
KELLY (NEO) praying for your young mama in her job search, and especially that the case will be closed.
Wish editing were available – reminded, not remix
❤ agree!!!
I feel the same, as far as I DO do things that take my time, but it is in “my” convenience, not sure it is truly a sacrifice- because I surely do it for the love of Jesus- But when I am asked to do things that aren’t really what or when I prefer it is a quick no. Sigh.
Thank you for posing your real question, Searching. ❤️
Lots to ponder, for sure! ❤
Good question for me to ask myself!
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I love this, Searching. Thank you .❤️❤️
Thank you Lord for Your sacrifice help me to be your hands and feet today!
May I surrender my all to you Lord and stop trying to figure out everything on my own. Thank you for giving Your All so I can be forgiven of my sins and live eternally with you one day.
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“The Christian life is not a convenience; it will cost you something.”
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It costs the surrender of self to the Potter’s hand so that He can mold me into a vessel for His use.
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KIRA H. – praying for your coworker’s husband.
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Update on my request: my young mama’s meeting with the case worker went well. Things look like they may be moving in a positive direction. She will be putting an application in for work this week, praying a part time position will be available. Please continue to pray that the children services case against her will be closed. Thank you.
Yes, Kelly ❤️, the molding. Praying as needed for young mama
Praying. Thank you for being Jesus to this young mama.
Praying for your young mama!!
Continuing prayers for her.
Glad things went well – I will continue to pray for this young mama that is striving to get her life back on track. May God be gracious & merciful!
Praying for the young mama❤️ and what kindness and support that you have offered to her by walking by her side ❤️
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Continued prayers for your young mama..❤️
What is my response to Jesus—like the woman who poured out her perfume, or like Judas who withheld his heart? Are there places in my life where I’ve compromised devotion for comfort, convenience, or personal gain? What would it look like to offer Jesus my whole self this Holy Week?
Lord Jesus,
In this sacred week, I see the beauty of the woman who gave extravagantly, and I see the tragedy of Judas who chose betrayal. Help me, Lord, to be fully yours—not holding back, not distracted by gain or fear.
Search my heart. Reveal any place where I’ve turned away from You, even subtly. And lead me back to a love that pours itself out in response to Your mercy.
Thank You for walking the road to the cross for me. As I walk through this Holy Week, may I not just remember Your sacrifice—but respond to it with my life.
Amen.
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Wow, thank you for this! Really spoke to my heart. A beautiful devotional in itself. I screenshotted to keep pondering.
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Yes, Kimberly.
“Search my heart. Reveal any place where I’ve turned away from You, even subtly.”
I feel it too.
Wow so good!❤️
Amen, Kimberly ❤️.
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Gosh, this commentary was a huge trigger for me. As a Striver (with a capital S!) I have spent the most part of my life believing I need to do better, more, bigger etc etc with regards to my relationship with both other people AND with The Lord. It’s only in the last year or two that I’ve finally come to realise that Jesus has already done everything that needs doing, through the most pure form of love. I am enough, even in my sinful and lacking state.
Reading this commentary, however, pushed me right back down the “not enough” road and I really had to work hard to get my head back in order. I think it’s the use of the word “cost” that got me – it seems to quantify something that perhaps doesn’t call for quantifying in worldly terms. I don’t believe that what I “give” to The Lord needs to be measured – He SEES and KNOWS everything. I have contributed my time and energy to many projects and people over the years, because that is the heart The Lord has given me, and it never seemed like a “cost” , so I’m trying to remind myself that I don’t have to rush out and make grand gestures, but wait for the prompting of the Spirit which, hitherto, has felt too natural to be designated a cost, and I wouldn’t want to feel it was so, as it was done out of love and the joy of service.
I don’t know whether I’ve expressed this well enough, but I’d very grateful if any other (and most likely wiser!) SHEs might pick up what I’m trying to say/ask….
I think I understand what you’re saying, and I think maybe a reframe would help! We don’t strive to be good enough or to do enough for God to earn his favor, because we already have that. BUT we should strive to do good to others and to glorify God because of who He is and what He has done for us in sending his Son to the cross. I don’t think striving to do/be better is a bad thing (that’s the Spirit working to sanctify us and make us more like Jesus!) as long as we are doing it in an outpouring of love for Him and not in an attempt to earn God’s favor or forgiveness, which we already have!
Nicky, thanks for sharing this. Perhaps the “cost” for you is actually in the process you’ve gone through of discovering that Jesus is enough. There is certainly an emotional, heart-changing cost in recognizing that Jesus is enough and surrendering our striving to be enough. I pray for protection over your heart and that Jesus would tenderly lead you as you are continuing to surrender your feelings of “not enough.” ❤️
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Nicky, may I suggest that what it “costs” us sometimes is our need to admit we could never please God without being in Jesus. In a culture that tells us we can do anything and everything we set our mind to, that is a “cost”
I understand how you are feeling and think you are on the right track. The cost doesn’t necessarily always feel like a cost when it is given with joy and love for the Lord. When you listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to do something for the Lord, it may cost you your time and energy. To someone trying to earn salvation that might feel like a cost, but to someone with the right heart it feels like love. The time/energy cost is the same, but the heart change is all the difference. It reminds me of the term “cheap grace.” The idea that following Jesus doesn’t cost something. To many people, they accept Jesus, but then continue to live the same lifestyle and don’t allow the Holy Spirit to change their heart and leave sinful lifestyle behind. This is not earning salvation, but allowing God to change your life.
“cheap grace.” “The idea that following Jesus doesn’t cost something … and continuing to sin.”
A new “ouch” term for me, Kimberly E.
I love this!
Definitely not a waffle like mine!
Thank you Karen Elizabeth..❤️
Agreeing with other sisters on these angles of seeing the costs.
I agree with Katie Crawford, Nicky. Our daily motivation should be to love other people like Jesus loved us – by giving ourselves. If love is your goal it is never a burden – but a joy! Jesus said it all in John 15 – love like I love You and the outcome is pure complete joy! Don’t let the enemy make you miserable but just ask the Holy Soirit every day who you can love on- give yourself or your time, effort, or money to and He will always show you. You are a branch of the vine and will bear fruit as you let God’s love flow through you to other people.
I am reading the comments downwards (top to bottom) so you may not have seen Susan’s comment about something her pastor said recently.
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We sacrifice what we love for what we love more.
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I don’t know if this helps, but I wonder if the word ‘cost’ is too strong a word for you, why not replace it with an equivalent such as.. price, worth, expense.. sacrifice..
This is not a monetary transaction, it’s an act of heart .. fot God.
I waffle, but, Nicky, you do not need to strive for God, He sees, knows, and has already ‘gifted’ us with the greatest gift of all. There is nothing we can do to earn it, it has been freely given. Take heart.
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So well said, Tina! Thank you for echoing Susan’s comment; very profound words from her pastor!
You brought up a very sensitive and necessary point. This is where discerning comes into place. I was once in this trap deeply of working myself to the bone, and being manipulated and indoctrinated by religion to gladly wear a heavy yoke upon my neck. it was a place of slavery and dry dry dry. The cost that God mentions is different than worldly terms as you put it. It’s not the same cost that worldly contracts and demands this greedy world has programed us to understand. God is LOVE and He is gentle. He never gives us any temptations and trials more than we can handle. Take heart sister. The Lord comes to set us free from wrong mindset. He is not a slave master. Praying for you❤️ big hugs and love.
Thank you for this MERCY. I definitely feel prompted to pray for discernment, which is certainly something I struggle with generally.