A Million Reasons

I don’t know whose quote this is but it could have easily been written by me. I don’t claim to be holier than thou. Never have. I did have a chip on my shoulder for a period of time though. I am not perfect. I’ve never been ashamed to admit that. There is no reason to lie about such a thing. It wouldn’t move me closer to heaven. Living a lie would not allow me to help others. It is enough if my only purpose here is to let people know they are not alone in this world. We share the same feelings and struggles, mistakes and lessons, and all the highs and lows in life. 

I am being honest when I say that over the years I have given God a million reasons not to love me. 

But I know he still does. 

I have been blessed every day of my life. Even when I was selfish and put myself before others. Even when I was mad at God and turned my back on him. I gave God many reasons to turn his back to me. But he didn’t. He did allow me fall…and learn. Sometimes he readily picked me up. Other times I flopped around on the ground like a fish out of water. I had hard lessons to learn. 

Many times I failed God by not trusting him and questioning his wisdom. I felt I knew what was best for my life. And I was wrong every single time. 

I don’t need to list to my sins here. Each one of us knows in our heart what we have done to cross the line. Or, move the line.

But the reality is this…God’s line is immovable. His line doesn’t move because of our feelings or with the progressive changes in our world. It is not outdated or in need of revision. No committee is required to reevaluate where God’s line is drawn. His word, his line, is final. And really, that should give us such peace. I still struggle with this daily but I am trying. And that’s all God asks of us…to have a heart that is willing and receptive to his will.

♥️

Andi