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Recently, I’ve been paying closer attention to the lyrics of some Christian artists. Lines like, “Even at my worst, you’re still there for me…” strike me as a bit odd. I’m aware of what is being communicated, that God never stops loving us regardless. He’s seen the end from the beginning, so there is nothing about us that surprises Him.

The thing is, even at what I would consider “my best” I am in just as dire need of Him as when I am what I consider “at my worst”. There is and never will be a time where I am not absolutely dependent upon Him for all that life is. Hebrews 12:1-2 makes it clear that we are to fix our eyes on Jesus, the One upon Whom our faith depends from start to finish.

The indwelling Person of the Holy Spirit is life within us. He had united us to the death and to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He has given us a new heart and a new spirit where He dwells. He is righteousness within us, He is power and anointing for life and ministry within us. He is producing the obedience of Jesus in us. He is all the following in us… producing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness meekness and self-control.

God’s love is never dependent on our performance, since nothing in ALL creation can ever separate us from that Love. Grace is not something earned, it is something that is received by believing Him. So…I want to encourage you in this, regardless of whether you are what you think is your best or your worst, you need Him just as much and He is committed to you more than you could ever ask or even imagine. Your particular feelings do not define you, nor God’s Presence with you…ever.

That is why when we do fall…and we do…we can get up and run to Him, Who has already paid for what we have just fallen in; and is waiting to wash us and keep on cleansing us from anything that is not our “best-self” as defined by Him. There is no need to fear. God’s love is not given because we’ve been good. His love is given so that His goodness will permeate every dimension of who we are. There is no fear in Love. His perfect Love casts out fear. You are already forgiven in Christ Jesus. That’s why your life can be changed, transformed and healed. Trust His grace!



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