I’m guilty of lying, deceiving, stealing, not honoring my mother and father, not forgiving and so many other sins. I’m guilty and deserve punishment. My job I have I didn’t truly earn. The house I have is sustained not by my actions. The car that gets me from here to there works not only because of those who built it and the gas I put in it. I have received what I did not earn. I have even complained about not getting more. I compare myself to people I do not know much about. I am sometimes envious of those who I have judged and say do not deserve what they have. I’m guilty! The better man I want to be seems out of my reach. The people I admire; Joseph the dreamer, King David, Paul, Elijah, Elisha and so many others qualities I do not seem to possess. Yet, I keep waking up every morning. My house note continues to get paid. My car works and I am able to put gas in it. Today I’m still employed. I’m blessed to be able to see my parents almost every weekend. I have nieces and nephews that are as beautiful each flower in the field. I meet people who are blessings to me. I am able to ride my bicycle if I want. I can go to the movies when I want. I hear beautiful songs on Sundays. The sun warms not only my body but my soul. The rain cools the day and gives me good sleep. I’m guilty! I have a debt I can not repay. Death is what I’ve earned. A life of service and hard work is what is due to me. Yes, I’m guilty. For me, the glove did fit. The knife is found in my hand. I have blood on my shirt. In writing is my confession. Yet, through the grace of God daily I am set free. Through free gifts that by my actions I can not earn, God’s love is shown. Through my faith is my Lord Jesus Christ, I am giving grace! Through Jesus who died and was condemned because of me, God is shown to be merciful! I’m redeemed. I’m free! My heart beats because my Lord loves me! I will sin because I’m human. I will receive that which I didn’t earn. Can I learn to forgive as God has forgiven me? Can I learn to love as God loves me? If it had not been for God where would I be? God did not say enough pain, I will remove those nails I’ve all ready done enough. No, God’s love kept Him on the cross. Each moment God thought about me and how He just wants me to love Him and others. I’m overwhelmed! I’m guilty yet through faith and His love, I’m set free!
Ephesians 2:8-9
8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.
Hebrews 11:1
Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (KJV)
Matthew 11
25At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.26Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.
27"All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
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