The Pain of Knowing Yourself

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Here's what I'm thinking about today, which is kind of frustrating.

Have you ever become so aware of your imperfections that you wonder how God has any use for you?  Sometimes we are so good, and other times our faults and failings are right there, in front of our face, where they simply cannot be pushed aside.

The beauty of this painful opportunity to see ourselves--blemishes and all--is that God can, really, finally, work with us!  If we are honest, seeing where we lack in character or behavior can push us to a place of humility, and it is only when we are humble and recognize our need for God, that we can serve him, and others, well.

I strongly encourage you to be honest with yourself.  Do not dismiss your uncharitable words or deeds, or rationalize away your unkind thoughts.  Come face to face with them so that God--who loves you blemishes and all--can help you grow into all you are meant to be.

Like I said, sometimes we can be good, and sometimes not so good.  Thank God for the times you get it right and do not obsess over the times you don't.  Just take it all together and offer it to God as a sacrifice of humility.  The world will be better for it, and so will you!

Janet Cassidy
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