MONDAY THOUGHT 2/16/09

February 16, 2009 on 12:19 pm | By John Ingrisano | In Faith & Forgiveness | 1 Comment

Sweet Imperfection
 
From what I’ve seen as a Christian, failure is not an option … it is a fact, a reality, an inevitability.  That’s because we’re human, and that makes us hopelessly, wondrously flawed. 
 
My problem is that I see too many flawed, clay-footed, broken vessels who relentlessly beat themselves up, mistakenly believing (at least to this reformed heathen’s way of thinking) that being a person of faith means being a person of spiritual perfection.  (If you find one of those perfected folks, please let me know.)
 
My point:  We are imperfect, deeply flawed.  Our strength is in the gift of forgiveness we receive, not in the impossible goal of perfection for which we strive.  So, thank God for and celebrate that wondrous gift of faith and forgiveness.  — jri
 
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save
sinners — of whom I am the worst.  But for
that very reason I was shown mercy so that
in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus
might display his unlimited patience as an
example for those who would believe on
him and receive eternal life.”
        –    St. Paul
               (1 Timothy 1:15-16)

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  1. Great reminder John. I used to think that a perfect Christ Follower got up on Sunday, put on his best suit and went to church… In reality, he was covering up and glossing over his burdens, failures and ultimately his opportunity to heal and find truth in Christ and others. I’m certainly not suggesting that you aren’t reverent, or don’t wear clothes to church… The context makes sense though… Let’s be –Transparent– with God and each other. God sees all the junk anyway, and we can begin the healing process that way!

    Jason

    Comment by Transparent J — February 16, 2009 #

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