Grace

I wish I could be forever in God's immediate presence.

What is it about us humans that we let out faithfulness toward God ebb at times? We allow ourselves to get caught up in work, finances, internet (big one for me), and other things to the point that we forget about God. And yet He's still there for us whenever we need Him.

I am constantly amazed at how patient our God is. Whether we have a severe fall into sin, or just get to focused on things in our lives, he has the grace and patience to welcome us back.

I remember going camping with my family one year as a child. We were on a hike, and I ran ahead to pop out from behind a tree and scare my siblings. Unfortunately, I took the wrong path and got lost. I was scared and frightened. All to often this seems to happen in my spiritual walk. I start running ahead on my own, trusting that I'll keep the the right path. It works for awhile, until I realize I don't recognize where I'm at. I'm no longer on the path God was walking me through. I'm lost and frightened. And when I call out, there's God, just waiting to hear my voice and come get me.

I don't want it to be like that, though. I want to stay by His side forever. In my heart, I know I'm not strong enough to do so on my own (I say this not as an excuse, but as a reality. Only by His grace do we come to know Him, and only by His grace will we be saved). How blessed we are to have such a patient God.

2Co 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.