Last night I was reminded again of my stupid small-minded failings as a father. (Again)
Things I said from an adult (and cynical) perspective to a child, and how those comments hurt, and how they have remained and continue to bear their own fruit.
I never wanted to be that sort of father.
It hurts and makes me want to withdraw.
Then I read this from Mark Altrogge’s blog, ‘The Blazing Center’:
Our sins are many, but they are finite. Jesus Christ is infinite. Infinitely merciful, infinitely powerful to change us. Completely faithful. His infinitely powerful blood paid for every last sin and purchased our entire sanctification. Yes, we are weak and feeble, but Jesus is supremely powerful. And he is able to finish what he began in us.
So, be humbled by your sins but not discouraged. And look to your infinitely powerful Savior to forgive you, cleanse you, and empower you to overcome.
Read the whole post here.
It’s true.
Conviction of sin is not meant to dishearten us, it is meant break our hearts and deepen our knowledge of God’s mercy, allowing us to stand and serve as His children.
We are humbled, but not discouraged to the point of giving up.
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