Monday, August 12, 2013

Leaning To Learn

Over the past few weeks I have been thinking more about the relationship we have with the creator of the universe. If we just stop and think about that for a minute, we can be a little overwhelmed. I know that from my perspective, I am very aware of just how frail I am as a human being, especially as it relates to not getting things right. In the past I lived in a place where I had to struggle to be right, or at least think I was more right than someone else. And when I faced my shortcomings I felt worthless. Perhaps some of you have felt this same thing. I have news for us. That is not true.

You see, Jesus died for me when I was yet in sin, according to Chapter 5 of Paul’s letter to the Romans. When we make mistakes, when we sin, God already knows, and Jesus already died for that. God is not out to beat us. He is on our side, there to encourage us and to lift us up, dust us off, and put us back on the correct path. It is by His Judgements that He does this. He comes into a situation and sets everything right. Sometimes we have to lean more on God, to learn more about who He is and how we can become better, everyday.

Prayer
Father, thank You for Your love and mercy. Thank You for helping us go down the right road. Thank You for judgements that set things right. Thank You. In Jesus name. Amen.