today, i got a message. a promise. a challenge.
the Father attempting to reach me by extending His grace once again.
reminding me that He created me and knows what’s in my heart. He knows how to manifest it, how to wield it and use it for not only my good but for the good of the kingdom.
He’s challenging me to put action behind my values.
todays church service reminded me of one of God’s attributes that ive been standing on, that it’s never too late. we’re never too old to walk in the promises of the Father and share in His glory.
that the Father is a restorer of time.
i do not need to mourn my mistakes, my foolishness, my fear.
but instead, it can be a testament to God’s power, His grace, His Mercy, His miraculous power over my life.
what a privilege! for God to call out to me. for Christ’s intercession to reach me. for the holy trinity to continue to believe in me, for me, for the kingdom.
how this is even a challenge is shameful. with all that ive been redeemed from.
but it is. the world is in me deep.
although i know better, i make excuses for my idolatry. i claim victim, choosing not to lean into the power God says He has given me.
how dare i?
this moment has made me realize how down bad i am.
how this moment to choose my God is easier said than done.
and over what? i’m too embarrassed to say.
but i know it could never compare.
and that’s the thing. the things I put over my God could never save me.
i cannot rely on them although sometimes i try.
but i want both. God and the things.
and i want the things because I know God will always be there.
but that’s not respect. that’s not behavior of a son of God but a child.
when you are called to put action behind your faith, what will you choose?
