EVERY DAY I fall.
EVERY DAY I miss the mark.
These are the facts. Each statement is true; but if I stop there, the thoughts and woes of guilt and shame will overwhelm my mind until I drown in an abyss of hopelessness. This may be the truth, but it's not the whole truth.
Jesus revealed that He is The Way, The Truth and The Life (John 14:6). If I'm going to take a look at the hard truths about myself, then I must also take a look at the hard Truths about Jesus Christ. Here is what scripture lets me know.
EVERY DAY I have access to the One who can cleanse me from my sin (1 John 1:7-9).
EVERY DAY I have access to the One who will pick me up when I fall (Psalm 40:1-3).
EVERY DAY I have access to the One with perfect aim who will teach and guide me when I miss the mark (Matthew 11:29-30).
Now that's a reason to rejoice! If I only look at myself for who I'm not, then I'll miss the reality of who Christ is. In the midst of our mess, it's easy to lose sight of God. We don't just need the truth, but we need the whole truth.
Wherever you are, whatever you've done, call on the name of Jesus. Separate yourself from the busyness of life and all of the distractions to talk with the Lord. Open up your Bible or Bible app and read a Psalm aloud or something from the Gospels. Be your most authentic self with Him and allow Him to be His most authentic self with you.
