Everyday I preach the gospel to myself. Why??? Here is what Martin Luther had to say about it.
“The gospel cannot be preached and heard enough, for it cannot be grasped well enough,” wrote Martin Luther.
I love the Gospel for it is my only HOPE! Yet, I find I don't "grasp it well enough".
I cannot 'earn' God's favor....even if I read my Bible everyday and memorized scripture all day long. NO ~ it is a free gift, given to me by a most grace giving GOD! He accepts me when I error. He accepts me when I fail. He accepts me when I'm ugly to others. He accepts me when I don't accept myself. He is FOR me because Jesus paid the penalty.
My heart and brain learn it over and over again and I still don't 'grasp' it well enough. It doesn't matter what others think of me, only what GOD knows! He knows the whole lot and loves me for Jesus' sake.
Now that is something to 'yell' from the housetops! It frees me to walk in HIS delight. Our world is waiting for this good news. Your kids are waiting for this good news. Your family is waiting for this good news.
It really does affect the way in which I accept and love others...you cannot give to others (especially our children) what you yourself do not have. Stop trying to 'do it' and allow God to use you as HIS vessel ~ HIS life flowing through you!
Preach the gospel to yourself today too....you'll be glad!
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Thanks, Sherry. I needed to hear this this week. I have been feeling so "down" and so feeling the weight of my sin and uninterested in things of the Lord. But this morning I sat myself down and preached the gospel to myself and went away feeling God's grace poured out and singing His praises! So wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful how the Lord does that? He forgives us and then turns around and blesses us for seeking his forgiveness! Amazing Grace---I cannot fully understand the depth of it! Thanks for sharing the blessing HE gave you! You are one special friend and sister in the Lord! Love you!
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