I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Galatians 4. “Those people are zealous to win you over, but for no good. What they want is to alienate you from us, so that you may have zeal for them. It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good, and to be so always, not just when I am with you. My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you!” (Verses 17-20). Ever had someone call you out? Tell you the truth without holding back? Hurt, didn’t it? When I was younger scolding sounded like the person didn’t love me. As I have grown I realize that scolding means just the opposite. Reading Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia, every word sounds like…LOVE. Don’t despise the truth, don’t hate constructive “good” for you criticism. It means you’re loved.