"As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save it." John 12:47
Why do I sometimes forget that Jesus came to save me, not judge me? So often, Lord, I struggle to forgive myself when I don't live up to Your expectations... or are they Your expectations?
Jesus said He does not judge those who hear His words but do not keep them.
He knew we would blow it! From the very beginning, He expected us to fail. That's the whole reason He came. The enemy wants us to believe that Jesus stands by us ready to punish us if we fail Him. Yet the truth is: He stands by us ready to hold us when we turn to Him.
Lord, I really need an attitude adjustment. I've had what Joyce Meyer calls "stinkin' thinkin'." The smallest failure seems like the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back. When will I get it through my head: You love me - You really do! Feeling any less about myself sells You short. I've had times when I've fallen down that I've stood back up, brushed off the dirt, and kept going. But lately it seems that I feel unworthy to stand again. Maybe I want pity. The words, "I've fallen and I can't get up!" might get a response from someone.
Father, help me to seek Your praise - not the praise of men. I will never live up to man's expectations. Thankfully, Your expectations come with grace. Thank You, Jesus, for Your undying love.