The
tough times in our lives are what force us to grow and mature. Sure, you learn
from “good” things, but I can think back and pinpoint certain things I have
learned from the not so good experiences I have had. Most people don’t want to struggle or go
through those bad times, but they are a necessary to grow and mature.
I
have made so many mistakes in my life. It would take me days and days to go
through even a few of them. Probably
everyone can relate to some degree as we are all human and do stupid things…..alot.
For
me though, the worst part isn’t actually making the mistake or even the
immediate repercussions. The worst part comes later. The worst part would be my
old friend of guilt and regret. I would replay the scenario in my head over and
over again thinking about what could have been. Long after others had forgiven
me and everyone has moved on, I would still be thinking about it. I would still
be beating myself up over it and feeling the shame from it. My biggest enemy is
myself.
Romans 8:1 There is therefore
no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Three
of the greatest things in the world are grace, mercy, and love. Grace, because God loves me and I don’t
deserve it. Mercy, because I’ve done
really dumb things and I’ve been forgiven EVERY SINGLE TIME. Finally love. I say love because there was a time in my
life that I got up every morning to prove that I was good enough for people
(and God) to love. Of course I failed
miserably throughout the day and the cycle would repeat itself. The greatest
thing about it….God loves me regardless of the day before. I don’t have to prove to God, my family, or
friends that I am good enough to be loved. I already am.
Someone
once told me, “I wish that you could see yourself how I see you…how God sees
you. You might have a different perspective then.”
I
didn’t understand that statement until recently, but it was great advice.
I
have a long way to go, but finally…I love who I am. Look past your mistakes and past failures.
They don’t define you at all.
Quite looking backwards, you aren't going that way anymore.
Love,
Kourt
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