Lately I have been reminded that whatever good I do, it is because of Jesus. I really can't do any good on my own. If I do something good, it is because he allows me too. I want to give him honor and praise and thanks for the opportunities to encourage, serve, love, grow, and live.
I have also been struck by the fact that God can and does redeem. I have messed things up royally in some cases. Wondering how in the world I can fix it, it becomes clear that whatever I do will just make things worse. But then there is this hope, this thought, this smile in my heart... because I know that what I made a mess, God can make amends for, causing growth and good changes... and I am so grateful. Of course I wish I didn't make a mess. But I'm so glad that things can still work out... even if it is the long route, the hard road, the difficult path... hopefully all involved will be more dependent on Him because of it.
I have also been struck by the fact that God can and does redeem. I have messed things up royally in some cases. Wondering how in the world I can fix it, it becomes clear that whatever I do will just make things worse. But then there is this hope, this thought, this smile in my heart... because I know that what I made a mess, God can make amends for, causing growth and good changes... and I am so grateful. Of course I wish I didn't make a mess. But I'm so glad that things can still work out... even if it is the long route, the hard road, the difficult path... hopefully all involved will be more dependent on Him because of it.
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