Do-Overs...

Sometimes life gets all messed up and the pressure mounts and we react to things all wrong. Often we get mad and frustrated and say things that hurt people, and then we feel bad and so wish we could turn back the clock. Does this sound familiar? This is a great time to remember that God gives chapter breaks…
“Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be, you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean”. ~Psalm 32:1
I am so thankful that I can have fresh starts and all that I did wrong can get wiped clean. I have noticed however, that for some this is only a theory and they struggle to actually receive the fresh starts that are inherent in their salvation. Some are perfectionists and because their behaviors were less then perfect they just can’t let themselves off of the hook and step into a new chapter. Others have such a low view of themselves they can’t believe they deserve a clean slate and won’t engage in a new day. Still others are so proud that they can’t bring themselves to admit that they’ve made a mess of things and so they arrogantly stay in their situation no matter how smelly it might be. Then there are those who have come to the conclusion that real life only serves up mangled chapters and they don’t expect anything different. Do any of these sound familiar? Is there honestly any good reason for not stepping into a new chapter that our salvation provides for? For those who walk with Christ, we can have as many fresh starts and DO-OVERS as we need! ~Verlon