Hard Words

It's never easy to hear those hard words in life. Whether they come from a parent, a boss, a spouse, a friend or even from God - those hard words really tend to make you feel down and out. But is that their intent? Are those hard words intended to make you feel bad about yourself or your accomplishements?
God doesn't speak these hard words to break our morale. He does it to break down the barriers that surround our hearts. Sometimes, in order to hear him, we need the fears, desires, and passions of our lives removed before we can really see God at work. It all goes back to the idea of just BEING with God. If we are not BEING with God, no matter what we DO we'll never have a solid relationshiop with him. It's just not possible to have a strong relationship with someone that you don't know.
The bible reading for today's section of the book is from John 6 and it reminds us of some Hard Words from Jesus. He claimed to be something that the people of his time could not accept. It was just too big of a challenge - it was too hard. He said that he was the bread of life. He also talked about the body and blood of the Son of Man. This is our communion in the church today. It's an intimate feast with God! When we gather at HIS table, we are able to feast on God and the forgiveness and love that He freely gives us.
What are some hard words that Jesus speaks to you today? What is God calling you to get rid of? Where has God been pushed from your life? He wants your heart not just a piece of it. Are these hard words?