Chp. 5: Meeting Papa

Greetings readers! It is my sincere hope that you are enjoying The Story thus far, and that it is adding value to your own private walk with Christ. The reason I&#8217;m releasing The Story THIS way, is with the hope that The Story will reach a larger audience. Will you please help? Kindly consider clicking the heart icon or commenting below any posts. The more email opens, hearts and comments, the greater chance The Story has of being featured on Substack and getting picked up by a publisher.<br/><br/>(I will gladly gift you a subscription if cost is an issue, just email me at Lcytuf@gmail.com. I am using all funds earned through Substack to save for future publishing costs and to fund humanitarian efforts I&#8217;m involved with. If you know me well, you know my heart. Unfortunately, publishers won&#8217;t pick up a book that folks can get for free elsewhere, otherwise I&#8217;d be giving The Story away in a heartbeat.)<br/><br/>You may recognize this chapter of The Story. This month, we will discuss Meeting Papa, then move right along to the next chapter, which is so good! You do not want to miss it! <br/><br/>The Story is best experienced when read in a space for quiet contemplation. I recommend taking a deep breath and inviting God into the room and space you&#8217;re in. Invite him to show you what He wants for you today. Tell Him that you are open to His love for you.<br/><br/>The setting of The Story is that you are on a journey with Jesus. You&#8217;ve been walking along the road of Love, Grace and Forgiveness that has led you up a mountain trail.<br/><br/>Take another deep breath.<br/><br/>Let us begin.<br/><br/>Back on the path of Love, Grace and Forgiveness, Jesus and I near the bend that I could barely make out when we first left Guilt Ridden. I stop Jesus and ask him, "Why aren&#8217;t you more irritated with me? I'm still doing many of the same stupid things I was doing back on Guilt Ridden. My behavior hasn't changed, or at least it feels like it hasn't. I don't know, maybe it has. But.&#160;I&#82