Give Yourself Some Grace!
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you [and approved of you as My chosen instrument], and before you were born I consecrated you.” Jeremiah 1:5, AMP Give Yourself Some Grace Before Jeremiah was formed in his mother’s womb, long before he overcame a weakness and became a great prophet, God said, “I approved you.” We think once we perform better, we can approve ourselves. We think that when we get rid of our flaws, overcome a bad habit, and are more patient, we can feel good about who we are. But God already approves you, so why don’t you approve yourself? He’s not withholding His acceptance until you do better. He knew every shortcoming, every weakness you would ever have, yet He says, “I approve you.” It’s because He formed you. He knows your flaws aren’t going to keep you from your purpose. The only way they’ll limit you is if you live down on yourself, feeling wrong, trying to change things that only God can change. Do your best and then rest. He’ll work out the things that...
