For Your name’s sake, O Lord,
Pardon my iniquity, for it is great.
Psalm 25:11
Nineteen years ago, I realized that being good would not get me into heaven, no matter how hard I tried. Despite being raised in church, I somehow missed the message of God’s grace and how nothing I could do would earn my forgiveness. So, I submitted my life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, asking Him to come into my heart and save me.
Since then, each day I have tried to seek Him first, but I often fail.
Hopefully, you know by now that I am not perfect. Far from it as I have said before. I make mistakes daily and I believe that God expects those mistakes. If we could be perfect, why would he have sent Jesus to die for our sins? However, there are times when I choose to do the wrong thing.
Knowingly.
Willingly.
My greatest sin? Gluttony. I love food and will eat until sick but I have told you about that struggle before.
Unfortunately, the list of my sins is much longer than that. I truly believe that my failures could fill volumes. Just call it The Encyclopedia of Stupid Choices.
So, is there hope for a dirty cup like me? Absolutely.
My Savior would prefer that I strive to live a holy and pleasing life, but when I fall short, He is there to offer me forgiveness.
Knowingly.
Willingly.
Unconditionally.
And what should my reaction be?
Worship.
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