Are you ever too hard on yourself? When confronted with our failures or weaknesses, we can feel like we’re not good enough, not measuring up. I struggle with this sometimes, especially when I have been too harsh with my middle school students. Why can’t I be more patient?
When we’re too hard on ourselves, we get discouraged and feel like giving up. Nothing could make Satan happier! Remember: Satan is “the accuser of the brethren.” and “a liar” (Revelation 12:10, John 8:44) But the promise of God is this:
“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 NIV
Sunday in church, I was feeling discouraged. We sang the song His Mercy is More. As we sang, the Holy Spirit comforted my soul like only He can. The lyrics say, “Our sins they are many. His mercy is more.”
I felt the love of God embrace me. God is not a hard taskmaster. He is loving, merciful, and kind. No matter how many times we mess up, He still loves us more than we will ever understand. Let the Holy Spirit, our Comforter, speak to your heart through God’s Word.
“Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;” Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV
His mercy and love are greater than all our failures, mess-ups, and shortcomings.
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love.” 1 John 4:16 NIV
The Apostle Paul wrote, “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power …… to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge.” Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV
“Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,”
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10
“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” Psalm 86:5 NIV
This is our God. If you need His encouragement today, I urge you to listen to and sing, this beautiful song. I pray that it will comfort you as much as it comforted me. God’s love is reaching out to us every day.
Lord, may we have a deeper revelation of your love.
With Love,
Cindy
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This is a humbling post for me. I demand excellence of myself. And I give myself down the road when I don’t meet my standards.
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I understand, believe me. But there is a difference between striving for excellence (which is admirable) and beating yourself up (which is unproductive). Blessings, EC! And thanks for your comments – they are appreciated.
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Smiles, disregard my previous note. I just ‘found’ this entry, the February entry. Have a great day ..and Happy Valentines Day to you and your family . Peace.
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Thanks, Perry. Happy Valentines Day to you and God bless!
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Aw.. that’s a beautiful song.. love that… and from the song, “Stronger than darkness, new every m o r n…. ” So true. Peace..
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Thank you, Perry. Blessings!
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amazing
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Thank you, Brad. I’m glad you stopped by. Blessings!
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Thanks so much for sharing this 🙂 I feel like I needed the encouraging words, and it’s always great to read Bible verses too! Always ❤️ Take care!
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I am so glad you were encouraged. God is good! Blessings Jarilissima!
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I’ve never heard this song before. I am going to share it with a friend who needs to know “our sins they are many, His mercy is more.”
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I hope it ministers to your friend as much as it ministers to me. Blessings Deb!
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