I am 11 chapters in to the book Grace for the Good Girl. I am still humbled that I am not the only person who feels so much pressure to maintain a godly reputation. It is not that I think no one else cares to be good... just thought it came easy for most. It really doesn't. I know I should not have thought that since the Bible is pretty clear that we are born sinners and we do the things we don't want to do and don't do the things we want to do.
I recently enjoyed and celebrated the realization of God loving me totally and completely because He is love. For a super long time I wanted Him to love me because I am me...and He does love me that way. Just like a dad loves his children just because they are his... I am so glad I have my ABBA!
I recently enjoyed and celebrated the realization of God loving me totally and completely because He is love. For a super long time I wanted Him to love me because I am me...and He does love me that way. Just like a dad loves his children just because they are his... I am so glad I have my ABBA!
"One of the worst consequences of the Fall is the elaborate barriers people erect between themselves and others." Sarah Young ~ Jesus Calling
Satan promised Eve something God had already given her. He told her if she ate the fruit she would be like God. Um...what a stupid lie - she was made in God's image. But how often I fall for the same trick. At work trying to prove myself when He already set His love over me. The nails in His resurrected body declare I am HIS...He already said I was made in His image. Yet everyday, I must bring to His feet my battle with "Am I beautiful?" "Am I worthy?" And everyday, Christ pours out more grace fresh grace! Eve hid after she acted on the enemy's lie... so do I. Who wouldn't want to hide away after doing something God said not to. She took matters into her own hands and Adam helped her. When I think that Adam was sitting right there watching her eat up the devil's lies I think of 1 Peter 3 where it says be dependent on your husband. That frustrates the good girl in me...more like it scares me. Here we are ... me depending on someone who lets me listen to lies...All I can think is grace for us from the Father.
July 2, 2012
My friend Amanda and I are looking to start a small group using this book.
My friend Amanda and I are looking to start a small group using this book.
Let Peace be the Umpire
I have feelings many of them... at times negative... and at times positive. It is way too easy to live by these feelings. God wants to help me determine that my life will be lived by His truth...not my feelings. Abba, Open my eyes to the truth. Help me to lean into You for guidance and peace.