I’m grateful for God’s grace.
It’s hard to live in the depths of the earth in this life where I recognize that I fall short. Does anyone get through a whole day without thinking at some point, “Oh! I wish I had not said that!” Or “How could I have done that?”
But my heavenly Father is faithful to encourage me. He knows of my failures. He promises new paths in the deserts of my life and water to drink when I am dry. He promises that my fruit will remain as I produce for Him. Meaningful work. He gives me a sane mind when I fear the obstacles in front of me and hope that my character will grow as I take the risks to stand.
He IS the hope of glory in me. How can this even be? When I know myself to be as bad as I am—yet Christ wants—YES—WANTS to live in me! He’s got the glory, I’ve got the dirt, but His glory chases away my dirt.
Amazing! What love! What grace!
Then He tells me not to let my heart be troubled. How often do I agonize over things? When they go wrong during the day and I don’t understand how this can be happening. Yet, I am not to let my heart be troubled because I believe in Him. And He will care for me.
He holds out His hand for mine. I reach.
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me” John 14:1.
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