“As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous— not even one.” Romans 3:10 NLT
Did you know that Romans 3:10 was quoting Psalms 14 and 51, written over 1,100 years earlier? The point here is that God’s word is timeless and his message never changing. Be steadfast because God is steadfast and know without question that God is without time. God is never changing and always loving. Also accept that a healthy fear of the holiness of God is wise and true.
I recall listening to a former and then shunned elder/senior leader of the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) describe why he left that group/religion/cult. He described how their belief system required pursuing righteousness/holiness and how achieving Heaven was based upon works of the father/husband and subsequently his family, based upon his actions. He then told of a dream where he was shown a sheet of paper laying flat next to the Empire State Building and in the dream was told, “this is how high you can achieve Heaven though your own efforts.” The lesson that led him to a relationship with Jesus was Grace and Mercy and the unfathomable free gift of Heaven and eternity that we are all offered.
Gratitude is easier to expand when we accept that we simply cannot earn what is freely given. That supernatural things can and will be done through us when we surrender and trust. That Grace and Mercy allow our limitations from past memories (sin) to be thrown as far as the East is from the West. While also allowing our past to be a catalyst to our future. Gratitude grows when we acknowledge that our life’s learnings are a gift to be used. That our story is truly unique and a powerful hope to others.
I have heard this statement many times and rest in its truth. “God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”” So good. So freeing. So empowering. So true.
So today, walk into God’s appointing on your life. If you’re not feeling anything, then pray and listen for his still, small voice. Be keenly aware that the battle for a Believer’s life has been won and now the battle is for your faith, trust, belief. Your impact. There is a purpose for each of us and plan for each of us walk into the purpose of our life. God qualified those he appoints.
Be grateful in all things. Be expectant in a things. Be open to all things. Be giving in all things. Be accepting in all things. Be ready for all things. Be loving in all things.
“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” John 13:34 NLT
Walk into the fresh and freeing winds of Grace and Mercy given by the Creator of the winds that carry you.
You’ve got this.