I had an "Aha!" moment recently. It's still sinking in, but I just had to share.
God's kindness leads us to repentance according to Romans 2:4 (Amplified, NASB, & Message paraphrase). Truly, as I look back on my spiritual journey, it's been when I realize God's kindness toward me that I've learned the most from my failures and have wanted to please Him more.
When I stumble or am convicted of sin, I choose to wrap up in a scratchy, foul-smelling interfacing of lies. I berate myself for failing, instead of accepting the correction and asking Abba for His warm embrace, sweet fragrance, and strong arm. Only He can save me from the wretched person I am, and He does.
Instead of focusing on my failures, maybe I could just focus on how good God is to me. (I know, it sounds so simple, and yet it seems so hard to live by.) I guess it's another "KISS" moment...
Keep It Simple, Sistah!
Abba God, You are so very kind to me. I don't deserve anything good. It's clear that I've fallen short of holiness repeatedly, and You still extend kindness. Remind me when I stumble that You are kind to me, and your patience is long-suffering. Remind me of who You are & who I am in Christ Jesus. Teach me the depth of Your kindness. Ingrain it so deeply in my heart and mind that I can more quickly stand up when I falter, instead of struggling with discouragement and lies. Thank You for loving me so well. In Jesus' name...
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