When we mess up, there is still God's grace

Many times it may take a dramatic event to bring us to our knees. Many of us may be struggling with sin in our lives (laziness, lust, adultery, anger, etc...), and that sin is bringing us down. Many times we will continue to make excuses and exhaust all our resources in order to keep that sin in our lives.

However, many times we come to a decision point when we lose something that is dear to us, and we must be dependant on the Lord. It is at that point when we can truly understand God's grace and mercy. David Wilkerson put it well when he said, "It is impossible to understand God's grace until we come to the end of our own resources and experience his mercy. That grace delivers from all shame and guilt." A unique aspect of Christianity is that grace and mercy are given to us, we can't earn them.

Take today to realize what changes you need to make in your life to rid your life of sin. Get right with God, so you can get right with others. Don't wait for a dramatic event to bring you to your knees.

Another thought to consider.

Timothy (T.J.) Martin
Opelika, AL
www.tjmartin.org

Jesus will help you finish the race!

You may have fallen down in the Christian race, but you can get up and run
again. Jesus will not let you lie down by the track, exhausted, crippled. He
will lift up your weakened knees and give you supernatural strength to finish.

He will not fail you. By grace, you are going to finish the race and the Lord
will be at the finish line to say, "Well done!"

(from David Wilkerson's Finishing the Race)

 

Timothy (T.J.) Martin

Montgomery, AL