God’s goal in exposing us to truths that challenge us is not to shame us for the person we are, but to invite us into what He can make us. We don’t need to cower or hide or make excuses. Regardless of our “track record,” we can approach Him and say, “Lord, I want to be more like that. I’m not making any promises, but I ask You to inspire and coach me.” Then, as my wife once wisely advised me, just trust Him. On good days and bad days just trust. With God, what matters is not our ability but our humility. He gives grace to the humble, and, as the apostle Paul noted about his own miraculous spiritual journey, it is by the grace of God (not our own power or efforts) that we will be what we will be.
Leave a Reply