There's a Hand Still Holding

Ever struggle with your mistakes?  Do you ever feel defined by your failures?

If you are a believer, this is what is most true about you.

Though a righteous man may fall several times, he gets back up again (Proverbs 24:16).  You've fallen, but you are back on your feet.  We ALL fail (Romans 3:23).  It doesn't mean that's WHO you are.  You are clothed in righteousness (Isaiah 61:10).  You don't have to hide under shame.  You're a child of the King and you're covered in his robe of righteousness--pure, blameless, and holy.  He STILL delights in you.  He STILL rejoices over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).  Nothing, not even your shame and feelings of worthlessness can separate you from His love for you (Romans 8:39).  Your foot slipped but you did not FALL forever.  He sees your heart, He knows your brokenness, and He is NEAR (Isaiah 57:15).  He makes ALL things new--again and again (1 John 1:9).  His forgiveness is limitless (Matthew 18:27).

Do you want to be healed?  Then take up your mat and walk as if you are (Mark 2:9).  You are justified (Romans 5:1).  You've made your amends (Romans 12:18).  Now WALK.  And when those "I'm crippled" thoughts come, shut them down.  Recite to yourself "I am dearly loved, chosen, and holy because of Jesus" and then picture your Father covering you with His radiant robe.  What is MOST true is that you ARE dearly loved.  And when our Father looks at you, He sees someone He has chosen, who is holy and complete (Romans 6:12).