I have a confession to make ... I am a sinner. It's true. In my 29 years on this earth I have lied, cheated, stolen, had lust & murder in my heart, I am incredibly prideful & think about my self way too much. I tend to think & believe I can do it all. I have often been my own idol. I have put myself above God so many times and because of that sin it separated me from the One who created me and loves beyond what I can understand. I caused the separation and because He is a just God He gave me the freedom to make that choice. But He also provided a way for me to be reconciled into a right relationship with Him. Over 2000 years ago God in human flesh bore my sins - all those little white lies, disobedient attitudes, hurtful words ... ALL of it – nailed Jesus Christ to the cross.He took it all. All for me. He took it all. All for you!
And knowing what was to come He prayed "Not my will but thine, Lord." (Luke 22:42) He even prayed for His accusers in the midst of His death "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34) and yet I sit here thinking my forgiveness is something to be cherished and only granted to those who are truly repentant. He had to die for that too! And He did die. He died for me. He died for you. He died with the knowledge that we may never choose to seek repentance and accept His forgiveness. And that was a price He was willing to pay. A price that He paid so I could make that choice. A price that He paid so you could and still can make that choice.
It was for that very reason that I confessed my sins and acknowledged my need for a Savior and asked Him to be the Lord of my life. And it is because of that very reason that I have to choose to die to my selfish, sinful ways each and every day and ask for His forgiveness. (Ephesians 4:21-24) We received all the grace and mercy we could ever need when we started our relationship with the Lord but becoming Christ-like is a process and God in His grace and mercy knew that as well. He is such a loving and gracious God. Oh how He loves me. Oh how He loves you!
I don't know where you are in your relationship with the Lord right now. Maybe you are still unsure of what this is all about. Maybe you don't even know if you believe in Him or you have some questions that you need answered so you can attempt to grasp this truth. Maybe you are a believer in Jesus Christ but have strayed and aren't sure how to get back on track. Maybe you are just hurting and alone and can't believe this is part of God's plan for you. Maybe you are growing in your relationship with the Lord and are so thankful for it. Wherever you may be in your walk this Easter season I want you to know that you are not alone. I have been there and if I can help you in any way it would be an honor and a privilege for me.
I pray this weekend you'll find time to step aside & reconnect with the Lord. Take a moment to breathe in deeply of the new life you have been offered through Jesus Christ.
Happy Easter!!
I love you all.
Blessings ...
- Melody Faith
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