A Real-Life Moment and a lesson.

                                           A Real-Life Moment and a lesson. 

  A friend and I were recently having a friendly conversation about getting together. We were discussing times, days, and a place. However, that simple discussion—because of stress, our flesh, and plain human weakness—turned into several disagreements that eventually became an argument. Looking back, at least from my perspective, it was a trivial issue that became far more overblown than it ever needed to be. This was not really about schedules or logistics. It was about our humanity. Both of us are human. Both of us carry stress. And when you are tired and living in the flesh, even a small situation can turn into two rams battling for dominance. Yes two or more Christians can get angry , frustrated and argue over "life." As the disagreement escalated, we both eventually had to apologize. We had to admit that we were wrong and repair whatever damage had been done. This moment forced me to reflect—not just on the argument itself, but on what it revealed about my own heart.

  That experience became a reminder of how easily we fall into sin because of our human nature. Like many other sins we all fall into so easily, this situation reminded me why my works can never save my eternal soul from God’s perfect justice. Even when the issue seems small, the root problem is the same: the flesh. What ultimately brought peace was not any great thing that I did for my friend. It was not works. It was forgiveness. It was our mutual willingness to extend grace and mercy. That is the same pattern we see throughout Scripture. The Bible says it clearly in Ephesians 2:8–9: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (NIV).Here we see that grace and mercy, not works, is the foundation—not only of salvation, but of restored relationships, between people and people and God. 

  Salvation is by grace based in God's love and through the sacrifice out Jesus who bore the punishment for our sins, Scripture tells us something incredible: we can come boldly before God. Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (KJV).When we come to God in Christ, we ask for many things. But the most important thing we must ask for is forgiveness. That is where restoration begins. We are have assurance of forgiveness and a restored relationship with the Creator.1 John 1:9 reminds us:“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (KJV).John makes it clear who we are "sinners". And yet, he also makes clear why we can come boldly. We do not come boldly because we are perfect. We come boldly because the Lamb of God Jesus Christ was sacrificed for us. His righteousness—not ours—is what gives us access to the Father.

  That truth should lead us to daily gratitude. This is why we can pray and speak to God. This is why we can ask for help in times of trouble. And this is why we can trust that God hears us—not because of what we have done, but because of what Christ has done. In Conclusion, lets look at or mistakes as a remainder. We sometimes forget that we are sinners. But if we honestly examine ourselves, by Gods word,  that forgetfulness does not last long. Sooner or later, something happens ,often something small and sometimes big that should reminds us why Jesus is absolutely essential to our salvation and to our ability to communicate directly with the Father. Let us pray and be restored with Gratitude. 

Edited/Written by SSligh blog creator/moderator