"For we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." Romans 3:23-24
Failure...a word that has instilled fear inside of me. Fear of failing God, fear of disappointing people, fear of failing at God's will, failure of miss what He has for me, fear of failing at not being enough, fear of failing people's expectations. Failure...it's a scary word.
I love Romans 3:23-24. It reminds me that when I do fail, when I do fall short, when I do sin, that God justifies me freely. He doesn't hold a debt against me, He doesn't hold a grudge. He freely and willingly justifies, forgives, corrects, and encourages me.
One of the enemy's greatest tools is shame. If we are shameful about our failures and sins, then that will hold you back from what God wants to give you. Shame causes you to remain in guilt, remain in failure, and remain in sin. But, God's grace redeems, sets free, invites you to sit on His lap and be loved...let me just stop there. Take this moment right now and sit on Daddy God's lap, let Him hold you, let Him just love on you a minute. Let Him speak to you. Just let God love you.
I am so thankful for Jesus Christ. Because of Him, I am able to live in God's grace, forgiveness, and love.
