Most of us have made serious mistakes or blunders. When this happens, an overwhelming sense of powerlessness may come over us, and we may feel as if our world is crashing down. However, these times are great opportunities for God to perform the 'and suddenly' event in your life. I know I've experienced them many times, and I'm sure you have also. We can all recall times in our lives when we needed help, and suddenly someone came along to offer assistance. Whether help fixing a car, or correcting an error at work, it's always good to receive a helping hand.
If receiving help from others delivers us from stress and bondage, imagine the freedom we experience when we accept the help God has given us! God sent His only Son to restore wholeness to mankind. In essence, Jesus corrected the mistake Adam made when he allowed Satan to deceive he and Eve into disobedience in the Garden of Eden.
Despite the magnitude of Adam's mistake, which subsequently affected all mankind, God redeemed us, and did so by giving us the greatest gift ever—His only Son. All of us were once cursed, destined to take part in the grim fate of eternal death, and worthy of Hell because of one man's sin! However, through Jesus Christ, we've received a chance to start over and have right—standing with God again.
Let's explore ways in our daily lives to show God how much we appreciate our second chance. I've decided to get up every morning and declare, This is the day that the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it! I praise Him for His goodness and mercy every day, and commit to share His love with others.
Through Jesus, we have access to God's grace. His grace is His willingness to get involved in our situations even though we don't deserve it. God's grace is unearned and unmerited favor He willingly bestowed upon our lives.
Rest assured today that no matter what's going on in your life, or what mistakes you've made, God willingly extends grace to help you overcome. We've all made mistakes, but don't condemn yourself. Instead, remain steadfast and receive God's helping hand of restoration.
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