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We made mistakes we can't erase, but Christ never got tired of forgiving us. Even when we doubted Him, He stayed the same. When we fall Christ never changed with us. When we chose the darker road, the Lord never let us go. Romans 5:8 says, 'But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.' So what am I grateful for? It's not just because I have a full-time job, have great health, a lot of materialistic things at home, or that I still have my family and friends around me.

I'm mainly grateful because the Lord Jesus Christ hasn't given up on me.

We make promises with the Lord day in and out, and in a blink of an eye we break them. When we run away from the Lord, He never stops following us. Psalm 34:18 says loud and clear, 'The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.' When we were faithless, He remained faithful to us. The days and nights we couldn't love ourselves, He loved us when we couldn't.

Brothers and sisters, grace isn't a second chance. It's an unlimited amount of chances. The Lord's love for us has no expiration date. It doesn't run empty. If you feel unworthy, remember this: Christ still calls you His. Did you fail again? Well, the Lord's mercy hasn't run out. To those who lost everything, the Lord is still our great provider. If you're drowning in guilt, remember the cross covered it all. And if you think it's too late for you, I need to you know that Jesus Christ doesn't give up on people like you and I.

So yes, I have a heap load of things to be grateful for. But mainly of the fact that Jesus Christ hasn't given up on me.

[thepreachingauthor]

Have you ever chased something or someone thinking it would fulfill your life? What about doing something your way multiple times thinking it would bring you complete and utter satisfaction? I know you have felt it a few times here and there, but the pleasures of this world are monetarily. Not only are you enjoying it for a brief moment, but you'll be feeling regret, shame, and suffering the consequences longer than when you first started.

The pleasures of the world (fornication, adultery, partying, smoking, drinking, and more) can't fill the empty hole you have in your heart. What this world provides can't help you reach your goals, or make your prayers get answered quicker. Only a single being can. His name is Jesus Christ.

Christ has said it multiple times in many different ways that He has you on His mind 24/7, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Psalm 55:22 and 1 Peter 5:7 both share that the Lord wants to be the one you run to when you're confused, in distress, anxious, hurting, struggling, grieving, ill, lost, and more. This world has no love for you. It only wants to take and take. But Christ? He wants to give you love, peace, assurance, blessings, health, and more than you can imagine.

[thepreachingauthor]

Many times when we see others prospering in life, the enemy (who we rebuke in the mighty name of Jesus Christ) starts whispering lies into our ears.

1. Jesus forgot about you.

2. You're not getting blessed anymore because you've sinned too much.

3. Your time has passed.

4. You've done nothing to make Jesus proud of you, or worthy to receive anything from Him.

5. Jesus changed His mind about you.

And much more. Sometimes we actually believe those lies. But remember what John 14:6 says, 'Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life."' What He says is the absolute truth. Christ has not finished with you, no matter what you've done or what people around you say. God is so perfect and abounding in grace that He is not a man, that He should lie. Nor is He a human being that He would change His mind. My brothers and sisters please remember, when God speaks He never fails to act, and He never EVER breaks His promises. Read Numbers 23:19 for yourselves.

Let others have their moment to shine. Let them celebrate with their blessings. And just remember what Ecclesiastes 3:1 says. 'There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.'

Your time will come. You'll soon celebrate, cry tears of joy, share your testimony of how Jesus changed your story, and much more. Keep waiting. Keep believing in the One who made the promise with you, because Jesus has you on His radar 24/7.

[thepreachingauthor]

Perfection is defined as the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. When we look in our own reflection, whether we like it or not, we can easily see that we don't even come close to perfection. Perverted thoughts, lack of self control, constantly breaking promises, hurting those dearest to us with our words and actions, and much more. And that's almost 24/7.

What we fail to understand is this: The Lord Jesus Christ is perfect, and He has and will always love us for our faults and offenses (big or small). And He'll never turn us away when we humbly go to His throne, pleading for yet another fresh start. As long as we're on this planet, we'll never reach perfection. Try as we may, we'll unfortunately fall almost every time.

But this fact MUST always be remembered, and that can be found in Lamentations 3:22-23.

'The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning.'

Every single morning the Lord's mercies are new. His love for you and I never EVER runs dry. Though we're not perfect, Jesus Christ will never turn His back on us, or regret creating us. He loves us in our best days, and even in our worst moments.

[thepreachingauthor]

Every person goes through doubting the Lord's plans for them, and questioning their own worth. Many times we wish we could be in the shoes of others, receiving the same level of success they get day in and day out. And many times, we feel like we're all alone, never getting praise or motivation from our loved ones.

But I'm here to remind you what Psalm 139:14 says: I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

The Lord created you to be one of a kind, fulfilling a mission that only you can carry out AND accomplish as well. You're not a waste of space or time, worthless, ugly, annoying, pathetic, or dumb. You are the Lord's special and one of a kind creation, who's meant to do great and marvelous things in the Lord's name.

Don't listen to your haters. God is setting you up for greatness. Get ready to receive it, and blow everyone's mind away. Yours included. Just trust the process.

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Yesterday you've all opened your nicely wrapped gifts. You probably got what you always wanted. Others maybe got something they'll only use for a few brief moment. But are you aware of the greatest gift known to man? A gift that has no equal. A gift that has no expiration date. A gift that even your future descendants will benefit from. John 3:16 shows us all how much our Creator, the Lord Almighty, loves us. A gift that He never regretted in giving us. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, coming to Earth to die on the cross for you and I, washing all of our sins away with His precious and one of a kind blood, resurrecting on the third day, is our eternal and greatest gift. Here are other reasons why Jesus Christ is our greatest gift: -Romans 2:11 -Romans 10:9 -Isaiah 53:5 -1 John 4:9 -Mark 10:27 -Matthew 11:28 -1 Peter 5:7 #JesusChrist #ManOfGod #PreachingAuthor #AcceptJesusChrist #LambOfGod #BloodOfChrist #SinnersForgiven #John316 https://www.instagram.com/p/CX8yUbCAEFM/?utm_medium=tumblr