When we understand God’s insane mercy and grace, we will be compelled to live them out in our own lives, meeting the needs of others in love. The Holy Spirit will grow fruits in us that enable us to act justly. But when we forget the generosity of God and the freeness of salvation, we will begin serving ourselves instead of others.
From SheReadsTruth
I'm a little behind on devos, it's a tough week, kid wise. But I sat my bum down and decided to do nothing else until I communed with my Father for a while.
Our family was harshly attacked and judged when going through a terrible trial by our church family. The trial, which perhaps I'll detail one day on this blog,
But what I learned from it is how judgmental *I* am. I saw a woman wearing pants to church and my thoughts were dismissive of them, for example. So many times I made judgement about people and their walk with the Lord based on their appearance, perceived sin or actual sin. How dare I do that? When I have been forgiven so much, how dare I not extend that same measure of grace to others? Now see, I thought I had... I was still kind and friendly while I internally tsk tsk'd. sigh
Let’s not be women who forget. Let’s not take for granted God’s grace and mercy in our lives. Let’s remember that we were pardoned and accepted into the family of God. That goodness and sweetness is restoration, friends, and we should seek that restoration for others. ~SRT