falling forward

Today I started a new book called falling forward by Sandi Patty. I wasn't sure if the L-rd had anything for me in this book and almost didn't see the point in reading it. Her story is not my own but as I have been reading I have found that so much of what she writes hits home for me. I just want to share a few quotes from this book here with you;

If only humans could see our sin from G-d's eye view! Christians would probably judge my outward sin as the worst one I've ever committed. I probably would have agreed. After all, my Big Sin had huge consequences and hurt many people. But in truth, it was the private "spiritual sin" that began my eventual prodigal slide into public pig slop, so to speak.

When "pop-up" pain happens and I feel frozen in my failure, I just try to imagine my Father running down the road to meet me. I look in his eyes-brimming with acceptance -and remember that it isn't about my failures, it is about His love. It's about being G-d's beloved daughter, who is always welcome home. Then I dry my tears, lift my eyes toward heaven and sing with all the gratitude my heart can hold the song He gave back to me.

Visualize yourself in the arms of Yeshua. Let Him hold you and remind you that you are His beloved child. Your picture is still on His refrigerator.

First of all, you are not the sum of your failures. You are not your slips or sins. G-d doesn't read one page in your life and call it a book.

Allow your past, even your worst failures, into your present only as part of the experience that led up to the person you are today. But do not let one experience determine who you will be tomorrow.

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If you are in need of a good book to read may I suggest this one? You will be blessed by reading it!