I'm just not feeling well today. I have a headache that just won't leave completely, and I have no energy. I felt well enough to go to Sunday school, but crawled back into bed after that. I marvel that I no longer feel guilty for missing church once in a while. The legalist in me is maturing. (Jesus died for my sins and has given me His righteousness. Not my works or how many times I've gone to church.)I've made some real progress with regard to law versus grace in my thinking. Or, maybe God and His enormous grace has made real progress in me.
When I am sick, I remember really quickly (as I always should) that I am not God, not perfect, not strong, not powerful,and, well, just a mere fallen but loved mortal. I'm not ever going to be good enough, strong enough, to merit God's favor. Instead, He has given me the gift of love and acceptance as I trust in the incredibly loving work Jesus did for me. God's grace of love, forgiveness and acceptance is especially kind when I am suffering or sick. He has my fuller attention.
I'll try a quick sketch. I pray the Lord draws with me. His work alone saves me.
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