"A saint is not someone who is good but who experiences the goodness of God." -Brennan Manning
I grew up trying to be perfect. I worried that if I didn't measure up, I would fail as Christian and God would reject me. I kept track of my deeds, good and bad. I lived in fear of not going to heaven. It wasn't until I left home that I learned about the true goodness of God. I had always loved Him, but not believed I was worthy to be loved. And then I discovered that His love for me was beyond measure! I learned that He is good ALL the time, and that in His goodness, I had grace. It doesn't matter what I do...it matters who God is. Not that we should go and sin, but the complete opposite- that we should want to live as our best selves to honor Him, knowing that when we make a mistake, He is there to pick us up and forgive us. Maybe you are struggling to give your life to God because you don't think you can measure up. Well, I am here to tell you that you are worthy, loved, and saved by grace if you only accept Him, not because you are perfect, but because HE is good. Celebrate and appreciate His goodness today, and accept His abundant love for you.
"O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!" Psalm 34:8
Journey on!