“It is finished!”
—John 19:30
Come closer, beloved. The veil has been torn. The door is standing wide open. I’ve made a way for you to come boldly into My presence. Come closer. There is nothing stopping you. The only thing that can keep us apart is your own unbelief. Don’t punish yourself by allowing your perceived inadequacies to keep you from My love. When you fail, or feel stuck, or undisciplined, or whatever—it doesn’t affect what I think about you, but it often affects what you think about you. And what you think about you affects how much of My grace you allow yourself to access. I am still both the Author and Finisher of your faith. Your part is to simply agree with what I’ve already said—and with what I’ve already accomplished. It is finished! Nothing you do—good or bad—can add to, or take away from, what I already purchased with My own blood. Come closer, beloved. Rest your weary head on My shoulder. Lean into the patience and kindness that is always in My heart for you. Allowing foolish guilt and condemnation to keep you from My embrace, not only keeps you feeling burdened and weighed down, but it also deprives Me of your cherished companionship. Come closer, beloved—because I want to be with you.
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If we were to be honest, most of us have times when we think the GOOD news really is just a little too good to be true. We know our own imperfections and weaknesses and tend to think there is a point, especially in repeated areas of struggle, where maybe we’ve worn out God’s grace. We feel like maybe we can’t bring that to Him again because we’ve already failed so many times. We begin to push Him away–maybe just a little–because we don’t feel worthy of such great mercy and kindness. But guess what? It’s not about how you feel, it’s about what He’s done–and IT. IS. FINISHED. For real. The GOOD news really is that good! It really is ALL paid for–no matter how many times you miss the mark. There’s no penance to pay. No hoops to jump through. Just open arms waiting the moment you turn in His direction. And oh how He longs for you to turn in His direction! So go ahead–get closer. As close as you want. He’s waiting there for you. Always.
Thank You Lord, for good news! Thank You for the finished work of Calvary–for the mercy that covers me and for the love that draws me near. Always.
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Praising God for the finished work of the cross and the fact that it was done once for all. On good days when we feel His presence and not so good days when we must walk by faith regardless of our feelings. Thank you Cindy. I needed to be reminded of this truth today!
Amen. So glad it really is finished! Thanks for your encouragement Glenda–love and hugs to you!