There are times that I feel as though my life is a grave disappointment to God.

Why am I not successful at the many different things that I attempt,
Why am I not where I think I should be in my life – my faith, my marriage, my (fill in the blank)…

It has dawned on me however – When Jesus Christ said come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden – He already knew that we would become discouraged along the way.   We will grow weary – saddened, disheartened…

Christ knew that the pain – physical, emotional – be it a loss of a friendship, loneliness, a weary body – etc…   He knew that this pain would take everything out of our walk in faith – that our prayers at times would seem like they were not answered,  that we would feel comfortless at times…

Hebrews 4:15-16 we are told that we should have no fear in approaching the throne of Grace to receive mercy – and to find Grace when we are in need of help.    Why ?   Because the high priest Himself has been put to the test in the same way that we have been.

Grace tells us that we are accepted exactly like we are – Broken, torn, weary and heavily burdened. BUT – none of this matters to God.   He simply calls us to Love Him and each other.   How amazing is it that we are simply accepted by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords… and all we need to do is simply believe, repent and Love.

There is Grace when we are torn down,
There is Grace to help when we are in trouble,
There is Grace that allows us to forgive ourselves – because WE ARE ALREADY FORGIVEN

This is the Grace of Hebrews 4:15-16