On Our Best Day

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

The human paradigm is always trying to climb the ladder to earn our acceptance, success, approval, or a place in life. It’s a hard climb up those stairs, and the truth is, they have nothing to do with our reaching God. On our best day, we will never rise above being human, warts and all.

It Is Written

ROMANS 7:24 Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death?

GALATIANS 2: 21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!”

A Done Deal

The truth is that our acceptance by God was planned and purchased long ago. Our entry into heaven has nothing to do with our effort. It was purchased by Jesus. We need only accept that we cannot save ourselves and surrender our lives to Him. I don’t know about you, but that makes me want to jump into His arms and ask, “What shall we do today?” His love is unconditional, and when He resides in us, that love becomes our motivation for everything! We can step off the hamster wheel and pour out the same unconditional love we have received.

Prayer

Lord, what a relief it is to know You accept us just as we are. What a relief it is to step off the staircase of trying to earn approval, acceptance, and success. Thank You for all You have done through Jesus Christ. Help us walk in a manner worthy of such great love!

Takeaway

Jesus Christ has done the work. It is finished!