Grace for your spirit
Even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent agressor, yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. I Timothy 1:13-14
The apostle Paul had quite a past and a lot to feel guilty about. He fought against Christianity with all his heart. After his conversion, he could only talk about the abundant grace, faith and love that covered him. He could have served Jesus out of guilt for his past, but he preferred to be driven by grace. Guilt comes and guilt goes, but grace sustains, transforms, and motivates us all the time. Guilt is from us, and grace is from God. Many have started a ministry based on guilt, and when they felt better it was over. When we are driven by grace, we will never get over it. Let's not dwell on our past failures. Let's dwell on God transforming grace.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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