Thought I would publish this on the main page because the question presents a great opportunity to display the awesome redemptive love of Christ:
4:39 PM
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Anonymous said...
are u a whore?
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Brittany Hogan said...
Ok, at first I was a little offended, maybe a little hurt... but honestly, I appreciate the question because it gives me a sweet opportunity.
I read Hosea last month and found myself weeping over the passages. The symbolism of Israel as a prostitute/ Gomer and God's love as displayed by Hosea is incredible and cut into my heart.
In the world's definition I have never been a prostitute or whore, but in the defining words of Hosea I have. Many times I have turned away from Christ and "chased after other lovers", many times God must have said, "but me she forgot."
By Christ's cleansing blood I have been brought into covenant with him as a bride to the groom,Hosea 1:16 says, "In that day you will call me husband." So, essentially, breaking this covenant labels me a whore. Beyond that heavy label there is beauty in the ashes.
Still God desires me even seeing my unfaithfulness, still he leads me to him and speaks tenderly. He loves selflessly and abundantly.
Hosea 14:4 says it this way, "I will heal their waywardness and love them freely..."
Christ's sacrifice has cleansed me, healed me and made me pure. Once a prostitute I have been made the bride of Christ.
Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy..."
What sweet and awesome redemption.
4:14 AM
Brit, I am blessed to see that you are not letting the nonsense of the world get to you and that you can make lemonaide out of the sourest of lemons! Christ is shining thru you girl and you are bound to encounter some noise! You have an awesome ministry and I cant wait to sit and talk to you face to face. I am praying for you daily and know many others are too! You have matured into a beautiful, young lady and I am truly blessed to know you. Good job R&K! See you soon B! Mrs. "C"
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great response. I'm touch by how you tied it all together.
~Juls
Hi Brittany!
ReplyDeleteI'm from Australia and are a fan of your's. I was really happy when you finished 1st RU in Miss USA, You looked really gorgeous that night :) I'm a Christian too and I love you site, it has inspired me in my walk :) take care, GOD BLESS x
Gemma
You truely have a gift, thank the Lord for servants like you. We walk everyday in the blessed hope that we can be like Jesus humble and non judgemental.
ReplyDeleteA friend of your from South Africa