It's Okay

Dear Church,

  It is okay not to be perfect. It is okay to not always be right. In fact if we are being honest it is impossible to do. We are holy because He is holy (Hebrews 10:10). So why do we have this mindset that any screw-up is a critical flaw in our faith?  

Our God is a God of wrath (Romans 1:18) so why would I be dumb enough to want to purposely seek that wrath? I wouldn't and my guess is neither would you. Yet too many times people are looked down on for being human. 

  We all struggle in some form or fashion. The best news is that when we stumble we have a God who asks us to confess and continue trying. Unlike us He forgets our shortcomings. So why do we insist on shaming our fellow believers? 

   It blows my mind the older I get. Treat people the way you want to be treated. For those who have been hurt by the church let me say this "I'm sorry". However if you are one of the abused keep this in mind, if you are mistreated...do your best to move on. It's not easy or honestly fair, but as stated people are not perfect. 

  One of my favorite phrases especially recently is "people suck, but love them anyway because you suck and you are loved".  No one else can make your walk a successful one. No one can make it a failure either. 

   The only thing you can get from others, or do for another, is support. The church should be willing to provide that support, but if they don't then shame on them. The one thing for certain is that Jesus will never leave you even if it is hard to see Him. 

  

   You are His world...flaws and all. While He wants only the best for you, I believe He understands the times when you feel flawed. Don't let those feelings decrease your self worth. Keep believing and spend each day Representing Him Well. #LvLUp