Damon Thompson Ministries

Belonging, Beholding and Becoming

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Sep 24, 2024
Explore a transformative understanding of the Father that moves beyond traditional views of God. Discover the vastness of divine love through the parable of the hidden treasure. Reassess your relationship with God by viewing Christ as the mediator. Cultivate intimacy with the divine, emphasizing belonging over discipline. Understand righteousness as a gift rather than a result of actions. Embrace God's nurturing nature during struggles and learn to rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance, fostering joy and peace.
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INSIGHT

Reforming Consciousness

  • Reforming our consciousness about God changes how our minds work, not just what we think.
  • Repentance becomes easier because an approachable Father grants more grace for mental reformation.
INSIGHT

Beholding and Becoming

  • Beholding God is the means of becoming like Him.
  • We are mesmerizing to God, and sustained beholding requires this understanding.
ANECDOTE

The Mesmerized Merchant

  • The parable of the mesmerized merchant describes Jesus searching for us, the treasure, in the world.
  • Jesus' love for the world itself, not just us in it, is highlighted.
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