For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. This passage leads us to the statement, “Grace sets you free.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV
When I Became a Christian
My past was so full of ungodly things that when I became a Christian. I became as busy as a bee doing work to please God. In my mind, it was like a type of penance, and I was paying the price from my past every hour of every day. Every day I woke up thinking of things I better not do and the things I better do. After a while, it was getting exhausting, and I was beginning to feel like a hamster running on a wheel, absolutely getting nowhere. I even thought of going back.
One day I met Grace
Then one day, I met Grace. God’s beautiful and perfect Grace. Grace told me that all the works in the world wouldn’t make God love me anymore. Instead, Grace said, you are free and forgiven and eternally mine, so quit trying to earn brownies points with me, and let’s get busy living to advance the Kingdom.
What freedom I experienced. Today when I wake up, my first words are, “Ok, Lord, what are we going to do today.” Life is good!
Here is what I discovered. I pray these will speak to you.
- God loves me, PERIOD! When I accepted His Son as my Savior, I was set free from my past. The death and resurrection of Jesus ultimately paid my debt.
- My works were my flesh trying to please God. When in actuality, He was already well pleased with me. Understanding that resulted in me doing work not out of an obligation or to earn brownie points but out of my love for Him.
- By becoming Grace conscious, I began to serve Jesus from my heart, igniting my purpose that was lying dormant. The world looked so different. I saw things only Grace let me see and heard things Grace only let me hear.
- I still make mistakes and stumble, but I pick myself up and continue where I left off because I know how much I am loved and forgiven.
God is so in love with you that He sent His Son Jesus, who paid the price for your sins and crazy past. Therefore, you can become the extraordinary person God created you to become without guilt or condemnation.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about intimate relationships with Jesus, please email me. I would love to send you some materials and talk with you!
Have a grace-filled week! Ron Meyers
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Seems like your messages always speak to me. I look forward to receiving them because they are very encouraging.
Keep up the glorious work for our Heavenly Father and may you be blessed.