No Condemnation

"There is therefore now, no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit".  We are human and being human means making mistakes, guessing incorrectly, pushing one incorrect letter or number on the computer, letting something slip from the lips that ought not to have slipped, accidently giving incorrect information, not setting the 'right' example, leaving out some crucial information or teaching for our kids, and so on, and so on, and so on.  Well, it's time to get over it.  Moses killed someone.  King David committed murder and adultery. Samson continuously pursued the wrong woman despite many warnings, Ruth left her homeland to follow a relative stranger, Jacob stole his brother's birth right, yet all these people and so many more were chosen by God to do his work.  In spite of, and maybe because of, their insecurities and mistakes, they- and so many others were chosen by God and counted as perfect.  So, we make mistakes.  So we're not perfect.  Oh well!! God already knew that about us, and we need to get over it.  Anyway, being imperfect takes a lot of the stress off.  Now, no one expects us to be perfect, and we can do our level best and give a cheer of success even if our best wasn't perfect.  "There is no condemnation if you are in Christ".  He came to forgive us - for everything.  We stand forgiven.  Now get up and try again, or don't.  You can always choose to move on to the next thing. You're forgiven.  You're made perfect in your imperfection by Jesus, the Christ - our Lord and savior, our kinsman redeemer.

     Father, please forgive us for being upset about not being perfect.  We're so thankful that you accept us just as we are.  You don't have any expectations above the person you created us to be, and we're so grateful for that.  Help us to forgive ourselves, to forget our human failings, and to move on with a smile on our lips and with joy in our hearts.  Blessed be the name of the Lord!.  In Jesus name do we give thanks. Amen.