Vulnerable

It's very surprising when you realize how vulnerable you are to yourself and the yuck of the world.
You do something that compromises what you believe in and then it's like, now what? Did I really do that? How do I return to the joy of God's presence?
But God is amazingly forgiving (He sent his only SON to die for our sins so we could be forgiven!) and when we screw up in a major way, he is loving and patient, and although there are always consequences and pain and lessons to be learned, he doesn't stop loving you. And his rebukes are designed to build you up, not tear you down. Don't listen to the voice that says you are a failure and can't ever get back...that's not God talking. God would have you know that he says in his word that if anyone believes in his son, he shall have eternal life. That's referring to our life here on earth now. LIFE. You can't live if your dying in your own shame and unforgiveness. So reach out, touch the face of the one who is standing there offering his love, mercy, and grace, and ACCEPT the gift he is giving. After all, that is what Christmas is all about.
Don't let shame and terror and self-punishment keep you from living eternally right now.

God loves you!

--MovingGirl