Getting it right

You are not going to get it right all the time. That is a fact! Of course this is not an excuse to become complacent or lazy, but rather to recognise the need to improve and learn from your mistakes. People are very good at finding fault with our shortcomings, and forgetting what we actually get right, even if it is only most of the time.

On a spiritual and Christian level, this sentiment also applies. We seek to follow Jesus and to be God-fearing, but there will be times when we miss the mark. The important thing is to be humble enough to admit our mistakes and to listen to the promptings of the Spirit.

Take a look at this word to the church in Thyatira - "I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first." (Revelation 2:19)
At first glance, we see that they got so much right, but there was still a word of caution for them later in the same letter. They didn't get it right 100% of the time, but they needed to heed the word from the Spirit.

Thought: Don't let our imperfections stop us from giving our ALL for Christ.

Living in Grace
D3LM3

No half measures

I had never really thought about the fact that PEACE could be PERFECT. Of course, it makes sense now that I think more clearly about it, but when God offers us 'peace', He offers us a Peace that is complete - perfect - full.
 
"You will keep in perfect peace
    those whose minds are steadfast,
    because they trust in you.
Trust in the Lord forever,    for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal." - Isaiah 26:3-4

As you spend time in the presence of the Lord, may you taste of the gift of Perfect Peace. Remember that God doesn't offer us half measures of his Peace.

Living in Grace
D3LM3