Dear Ones,
Hope you have a wonderful day. We got a lot of rain yesterday so things are really greening up again. I am going to do food prep and go to exercise class, crafts and Bible study today.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
Have you ever noticed how some people think that rules don’t apply to them as they are the exception? Somehow they feel they are a little superior to others and have not yet come to the realization that they are like everyone else with sinful thoughts, weaknesses and pride. But none of us are without sin and it is humbling to let others see us as we really are without our masks; the road to humility is long.
I think we all have seen the scenario online of the gal who looks beautiful all dressed up and made up. But when she starts taking off her false eye lashes, wig and special enhancements, the guy is shocked realizing she is not who she pretends to be and proceeds to ditch her. Maybe we don’t hide our real self from others to that degree, but we may think in our hearts that we are not as bad off as someone else and perhaps a little more put together. But we won’t taste real freedom until we know our true state of heart.
Pride puts up barriers between us and the Lord. I was reading from Psalm 119 today and verse 71 says, “It is good for me that I was humbled, so that I might learn your statutes:” It is a good thing when we recognize our true state and in humility are open to the Lord to learn from Him, ready to take His words to heart. By nature, we are all self-centered, spending so much time thinking about ourselves and perhaps even having a false sense of humility. Maybe we have a role we play, but we need to live in truth and know we need God’s grace just like others.
Let us remember we are all sinful and need God’s grace while also extending that grace to others. None of us are perfect so let us not be boastful, but grateful for the Lord’s unconditional love that accepts us as we are while transforming us more and more into His image.
Challenge for today: Be humble, live in truth, and receive God’s love and grace even when you exhibit unlovely behavior.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy