"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."Romans 5:8
I'm the type of person who clings to the cross when I need it. There is something so comforting knowing that he knows every tear and every heartache. But, when things are going well and problems are minimal, I know God is there and I am thankful, but I am less likely to cling. My prayer is that I can be drawn to God daily, in all things.
Well, God has been answering my prayer. But not quite how I expected. Lately, God has been reminding me daily of my sin. And it doesn't feel good. I fail. I strive so hard to meet everyone else needs, and I fail. In my sin of pleasing everyone else, I loose sight of what God did for me. But over Easter weekend, I was reminded that this is necessary for me to cling to the cross. I need to be reminded of my failure. I can't be the perfect mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. I need to be reminded daily that He sent His son to die on the cross for my sin. I need to be reminded that I can't do it alone and by myself. I need God's strength. I need Him. In weakness and in strength, I need him. In all things I need Him.
2 comments:
Yes, Brooke, so well put. I love that you are listening to the Holy Spirit and hearing what God has to say to you. You are a sweet example, Sister.
xoxo, Veronica in CA
He uses every part of our lives to reveal more of Himself to us...to draw us closer to Him...to help us cling daily. Even our sin...even our weakness...even our failures. He doesn't waste anything, but weaves it all into the tapestry of our lives. Everyday, I fall miserably short...and every day, His grace covers me. He is the lifter of our heads. His mercies are new every morning. Great is His faithfulness. And, great is His love for you dear sister. Continued blessings to you...
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