Grace Without Reverence | Have We Lost the Fear of God?
What happens when the wounds we carry begin to shape how we see God, how we treat others and how we show up in the body of Christ?In our next episode of Liora Live, we’re having an honest and challenging conversation about healing, father wounds, the fear of God and the state of the church. We explore what it really means to walk with God when salvation is only the beginning of our journey, and why accepting Jesus doesn’t mean we no longer have wounds that need healing.We talk about the reality that some wounds run deeper than we realise. From father-daughter relationships and the impact they can have on how we relate to our Heavenly Father, to anger, bitterness and pain that can be carried from one generation to the next, we unpack how our experiences can shape our hearts, our relationships and even our understanding of God. We’re reminded that God doesn’t just want us to bring Him our requests; He also wants access to the wounded places within us that need His healing.But we also have to be honest about our own responsibility. Not everything we struggle with is the enemy. Sometimes, it’s our own anger, our bitterness, our attitudes and the things we have refused to confront. The enemy may exploit our wounds, but when we leave them unhealed, they can become infected and begin to affect the people around us. We explore why listening to the Holy Spirit is essential to recognising what needs to change within us and allowing God to do the deeper work of healing.And then we turn our attention to the church.Has the church stopped being a place of healing and become a talent show, where wounded people perform on a platform without ever being discipled, corrected or truly known? We talk about how the pulpit can become a stage, how church can become more about appearances and motivational messages than genuine transformation, and why people need more than a Sunday service. They need community, accountability, discipleship and the opportunity to share their stories without feeling they have to hide their struggles.We also ask some difficult questions about the fear of God and the place of grace in the modern church. Have we become so comfortable talking about forgiveness that we have lost our reverence for the One who forgave us? Have we made Jesus' death and resurrection more palatable, forgetting the sacrifice that made our salvation possible? And have we become so accustomed to the message of God's love that we have forgotten that we are called to live holy lives, led by the Holy Spirit rather than simply bringing Him along with us while we continue to live as we please?Because grace was never an invitation to remain unchanged.We reflect on our recent collective fast, sharing how it went and what it means to walk in obedience even when we don't experience the fire or encounter God in the way we expected. Sometimes, God may not reveal the reason behind what He asks us to do, but our responsibility is to listen, trust Him and obey. Ultimately, this conversation is about more than identifying what is wrong with the church or recognising the wounds we carry. It's about returning to the heart of God, recovering our reverence for Him and becoming a body of Christ that reflects His character. So the question is:Are we allowing God to heal our wounds and transform our hearts, or have we become so comfortable in our brokenness that we've forgotten what He has called us to be?Don’t miss out on all things Liora Live!Instagram: @LioraLivePodcastYouTube: Liora LiveVisit our Patreon for free episode devotionals & resources:https://www.patreon.com/LioraLiveHosted by Adella Brown & Lucia Marcus.Instagram: @Redeemed_restored | @Luciaanell_Liora Live is where faith meets real life - honestly, unapologetically and sometimes a little messily.
