I’m reading this really great book called, “The Ragamuffin Gospel” by Brennan Manning. It’s reminding me of so many things that I’ve forgotten about grace. One - that it can’t be earned - it can only be given freely. Two - that God’s grace is sufficient - that I don’t need to do anything, that I’m loved and He’s given me a free gift - all I have to do it take it! Finally, it’s reminding me that every single person on this planet is a sinner - and NO ONE is perfect! No matter what you do - or how “pure” a life you live - you’re still a sinner. I know this is deep stuff for a casual blog - but I was so amazed that I had forgotten these simple truths.
I feel like I’ve been growing and changing so much - but then I think about how much more God can do in me. One of the statements in the book is HUGE for me - because it perfectly described how I used to live, “Too many Christians are living in a house of fear and not in a house of love.” I’m finally living in the house of love. My husband and his family have taught me unconditional love and with everything else that’s been going on in my life - I’ve had to give up my fear and learn to trust that God knows what He’s doing with my life.
I know for other people this may not seem like a big revelation - it’s kind of a “duh - what was she thinking before” feeling - but for me - I’m finally on my path and growing in ways I never thought possible.
