"Let us therefore come boldly unto the
throne of grace, that we obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of
need." - (Hebrews 4:16 KJV)
Happy Fantastic and Fabulous Friday!!!
You're probably why I named this title and I have
good reason to name it. I want to discuss on what happens when we make
mistakes. And these questions swirl around our minds constantly. And I'm going
to ask them, so you can recognize if this happened to you, or it is happening
to you right now.
What happens when we make life-altering decisions
that not only affect us, but those around us?
What happens we say things out of the
heat-of-the-moment?
What happens we mistakenly accuse others for
things while we're not sober-minded?
What happens when people give up on us and they
never want to contact us again?
What happens when it seems like there is no hope
after a colossal incident drastically alters our usual routine in living?
What happens if we're not forgiven?
If any of these questions hit home with you, then
I'm glad you're reading today's message. I'm excited you're getting the spiritual
assistance you need in your time of distress. Many times we're told to make
right choices. Many times we're told, if we don’t qualify for certain positions
in life, no one would take a chance on us. Many times we're told, if we do
things perfectly, we'll be accepted in "cliques" forever, all because we
fear loneliness or rejection when others don't approve who we really are.
Have you ever heard someone say to you:
"You're not doing this right. Let me take over. You're always screwing up
what I planned out for days." or "Stop being so clumsy.
No one likes a klutz." or "Why must you always be so reckless when
you make decisions that can affect you for the rest of your life? Or "Why
can't you keep your mouth shut? Don't you know this job is the only job that
pays bills?"
And whether we want to admit it or not, questions
filled with doubt usually enter our minds constantly. And when we failed, we
feel that we’re disappointing others, if we're not living the life they
"planned" out for us. It's easy to surrender into peer pressure when
we want to be accepted. It's easy to bite our tongue when we witness someone
getting wrongfully terminated. It's easy to place blame on others for mistakes
we made or ourselves when our situations fall apart.
It's easy to fall into addictions and never
return to the life we once knew. It's easy to find comfort in the arms of
another when we hate returning to an empty house or apartment. It's easy to
reject others and mock them because we want to feel better about ourselves,
convincing ourselves that we'll never end up like those who are
"born-to-lose." It's easy to fall in depression when life keeps
knocking us off our feet. It's easy to lose our minds when the pressure is
crushing our necks. It's easy to possess pride and arrogance once we obtain our
achievements we work so hard for, thinking they'll last forever, and then only to find the company we're
working for is going bankrupt, and we wind up losing the very things we take
heart in, and ultimately we need to start anew because of internal errors that
our bosses made simply because of greed.
Yes, we're living in an unfair and a spiteful
world. And if we're not cut out for certain opportunities, we might as well
call it quits. But I want to inform you that no matter what you have done,
there is an Advocate who will fight on your behalf.
There is Someone we can turn to, when all else
fails. There is a Throne of Grace that will supply God’s Mercy and Grace when
we're at our lowest point. There is a Redeemer who can make the wrong right and
give you double for your trouble after all the chaos you endured. His Name is
Jesus.
It's Jesus who pours compassion on us, when we
enter our secret place confessing all our faults, disappointments, failures,
and everything else that seems to come undone in our lives.
The Lord is merciful to all who call Him. He's
here to answer our prayers when we exhausted every solution possible. He's the
One who can soothe our doubts and calm our fears when all else fails. He's the
One who can restore what's been broken or stolen in our lives.
He's near to those who are brokenhearted and of a
contrite spirit. He loves us when we confess our heartfelt pleas to Him. He
loves us when we open our hearts to Him and tell Him everything that concerns
us. And He gives us Comfort like no other when we're forsaken, and when we're
defeated. He knows how to make us whole when we give up on ourselves. He pours
His Holy Spirit when He hears our cries and gives us the healing we
need to survive another day.
He considers our issues, which weighs heavily on
us. He rightly judges our predicaments and finds us justice, even when we're in
our mess. He pardons our sins when we confess them to Him, and then He cleanses
us from all unrighteousness and wipes our slates clean, so we can begin again
without forgetting how He came to our rescue, and He’s making us whole
when others say it's over for us.
Beloved, I want you to know it's not over
until God says: It's over. As long as you're breathing, there's always
hope. It doesn't matter if the economy is falling apart; God is able
to take care of you. It doesn't matter if you're lonely, rejected, and
despised, God will send you people after His own heart to give you a new
definition in friendship.
It doesn't matter what you've done, God will
redeem you and bless you in newness, so that your life will impact others.
God is Almighty and no one can touch His Glory. Yes, God got swagger
like that. No person's "swagger" can compare to God's swagger. He's bad
like that. He has that lovely aroma about Him where He'll let you know it
was nobody but Him, who worked it out for your good. He knows how come to your
rescue and sweep you off your feet. He knows how to turn what's broken into
something new. He knows how to make your enemies be at peace with you. He knows
how to fight your battles for you when you're not able to defend yourself. He
will love you better than your so-called friends and family who claim they will
always be there for you.
God knows you will come across some people who
will betray you. God knows you will have disappointments you didn't see coming.
God knows you are doing the best you can, even when it seems like things are
falling apart. God knows you're not out to hurt anybody, but you want to live a
life He has already purposed for you. God knows every event that will take
place in your life before you know about it, because He's God. God knows your
future, for He has given you an expected end, a future filled with hope, and
you best believe, He's already working it out for your good. And that right
there, my friend, is when God’s Mercy triumphs over our impossible situations.
Let's Pray: Father, I come
to You as I am, and my soul is bare before you. I'm facing an uncertain future
that scares me to death because I've made choices in the past that defined me
as a failure. Lord, I'm asking You to help me make the right decisions, which
pleases You. Help me to recognize that I will not get it right every time, but bless
me to walk by Your Mercy and Grace when I need it. Bless
me with Your Divine Favor. Open doors that no
one can shut and continue to protect me each day. Lord, make
the wrong right and bless me with another
chance to live again. In Jesus' name, Amen.
If you believe in this prayer, then God will
restore you and bless you to press forward in a promising future only He
can provide. I pray that you are healed and redeemed. Don't worry about
what others are thinking about you or what they’re saying behind your back.
Don't worry about what you will eat or wear tomorrow, for God will supply all
your needs according to His Riches in Glory through Christ Jesus. Know that I
love you with the love of Christ. Until next time, be blessed.
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