Grace To You…and Me, Too.

I  have a page on Facebook for Grace Desired.  There are many who come and share their feelings or prayer requests on Grace Desired. My intent is not to point this person out.  I feel much the same way at times.  The point is to know that we are His Beloved and saved by His grace.

This was a post I got this morning  from one of my friends of Grace Desired (on Facebook).  The comment was:

       “It was someone who promised ‘Grace’ that abused me worst! …. grace2u! from ‘Grace Early’! Would love to receive grace but I only find condemnation!”

My heart hurts for my friend.  I’m totally empathetic and sympathetic toward how they feel. I totally understand how they feel.  I’m not a counselor; but, this was my response and prayer to my friend  this morning before going to work:

There is no condemnation through Christ…only people condemn. The  Good News is that Christ walked amongst us wearing sandals (as a human); but, He was no ordinary human.  I’m sorry that you feel condemned. I can’t say that others have not made me feel that way as well. Sometimes I, myself, have caused such feelings–even within myself. I’m not saying that you have caused that; but, I know my own behaviors. There are lots of people, including Christians (which I am), who condemn others…or falsely accuse…without knowing the whole story or being empathetic toward other’s pain. We are human! God never promised that bad things would not happen to good people. He said that He would forgive us and give us rest. Our “true”rest will not come until the day of Heaven. I am definitely lifting you up in prayer, as well as many others who visit this page. God is for us…the brokenhearted. I realize that many are against us. I know that feeling all to well…even now as I write; but, the One true Father is for us. God Loves Us! You have to believe that You are His Beloved…because that is true! Anything else…are lies from the deceiver. A lot of Christians, and I’m a Christian, don’t know how to deal with other’s pain. There are a few people who are gifted in dealing with other’s pain. In fact, once the love of Christ takes over you…you have great potential to be one of those people who can care and lift others up to Him. I know you are discouraged; but, have faith. You are a survivor, and this brokenness will also come to pass. AGAIN, we will never be fully rested until the day of Christ, and we go to Heaven. AND, Amen for His grace & mercy, and a chance to be able to rest in Him! Have a blessed day! ♥ Beth