Just as you are

There are a lot of places that have the policy of come as you are, even churches, which is perfectly fine, we just want people to feel comfortable and accepted. However, and I mean no disrespect by this, of course, but, it would be nice to remember that if we are going to be in a congregation of folks, we should be as pleasant to be around as we can.

The opposite of this is those who think they have to be "good enough" to begin with. Well, let me tell you, none of us are. There is absolutely nothing anyone can do to "earn" salvation. I don't care how much you give, how much you do, how much you know; the only way to salvation is by grace, through faith in JESUS CHRIST. It is nothing we do, but the blood of JESUS that makes us "good enough".

Today's word is 2 Corinthians 3:5, ESV, which reads, "Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from GOD."

There is nothing we can do to make ourselves "good enough". I know we have said it before but it bears repeating: "There is NOTHING you can do to make GOD love you any more. There is also NOTHING you can do to make GOD love you any less." He loves us no matter what. Are there consequences for our actions? Yes. But, HE still LOVES US.

If you are wondering if you are "good enough", you are. If you are fighting doubts and fears about not being perfect, you don't have to be. If you are trying to find a way to merit GOD'S goodness and grace, you can't. All you have to do is come to Him, just as you are.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T