Do we sometimes condemn ourselves because we are not as spiritual as we think we should be? Do we see ourselves as a second-rate disciple, lacking the gifts and graces possessed by fellow believers who seem to be models of prayer, dedication, and service?
We can rise above the mood of self-rejection and enjoy grateful self-acceptance when we put our lives into the nail-pierced hands of Jesus.
For:
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins” (Ephesians 1:7).
Beloved, we are accepted and chosen by Him (Ephesians 1:4-6). The liberating truth is, if the Lord has accepted us, can we not accept ourselves?
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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