Chosen- received mercy

 BRP 1Peter 2:10

      Again, I am floored that when I look at the Bible verse by verse, and contextually. I am humbled and amazed. I can say that even verse by verse taking God’s word to heart, it does not always seem to make sense nor apply to me. However, God did not call me to have perfect knowledge of all that is said in the Bible. He does ask me to be faithful in reading the Word, having daily time with Him and to tell others about Him and His saving Grace. I am not perfect at any of the things that God asks of me or desires from me, but I am trying to be better at them. I am nowhere near perfection, simply a sinner saved by grace.

    Today’s verse is kind of self explanatory, but I feel it is great to reflect on. We as sinners were a lost people, going nowhere quick, all we did was in vain and self-derived. We were bound for the hot place, and I don’t mean Texas or Arizona, but Hell. We did not see, nor did we care to see where the path we were on was straight to Hell. We were content to roll around in our sin filled ways, often without a care in the world. Wide is the pathway to Hell and narrow the way to Heaven. We were staying off satan’s radar on that wide path of seemingly perfect bliss. It wasn’t until we realized that God was calling us to a higher purpose that we saw just how far we had fallen. I know for myself I was ashamed of my old self, every time I fall or slip below God’s standards I am too. I know that I am unworthy to be before Him yet, He wants me. I have a list of sin that could make a sailor blush, but my identity is not in my many faults, they’re in my redeemer Christ the Lord. He washed me and cleansed me, no matter how many people wish He would smite me off the face of the planet. I have wished He would smite me too, But GOD in His infinite wisdom is not done with me…. I am not sure why, but He isn’t. I long to be forgiven by everyone I have hurt whether knowingly or unknowingly. I wish I could ask each and everyone for their forgiveness, yet, I know that the apologies would fall either on deaf ears or on ears that have moved on. I have found that, most of the time when I am tripped up on my misgivings’ that I am the only one who’s ever been affected by the deed(s) and others have moved on. I am an over thinker though, and I want to seek forgiveness. Yet, how cruel and selfish would it be for me to ask forgiveness from someone who could careless, or has made strides to heal from any and all damage I have done. So, I leave my hurts and longings for forgiveness in the hands of the Father. I am trying to listen intently to what God would have me to do in regards to being forgiven, as of now I am trying daily to be right with Him and allow Him to direct me. IF you are reading this and need an apology from me, please know I am probably beside myself wondering how to make things better or I am oblivious to the fact that I have wronged you. Feel free to private message me on Facebook, if we need to discuss a wrong I have done, and allow me the opportunity to seek forgiveness.

    If you have wronged someone be in prayer for how to go about fixing the situation. If you have been wronged do the same, someone might not be aware that they have offended you, be in prayer. Remember, this life is hard for everyone, even Jesus had a rough go whilst here on Earth. Try and show grace and even mercy to others. Forgive as God has forgiven you, even if it is hard. I know for a fact that forgiveness is hard to do, even when they’ve been a monster to you. Also, be careful of collateral damage, example, if I have hurt you don’t take it out on my sisters, parents, family or friends. Tomorrow is not promised, but eternity is. Where will you go, who will be there too, whether you like it or not. So, do all you can to forgive. Lay your burden’s at the feet of Jesus, and know that He will guide you. Show grace and Mercy to one another as He has given you.