Entry 3

Good Morning to you all!

Thankfully the sun is back out today and the rain has taken a break. I know April showers bring May flowers, but geez louise! :)

On this beautiful day, as I enjoy the freedom I have in Christ, I think back on a time when I didn't feel security in regard to my salvation or relationship with God. Even though I was never raised in an environment that taught that one could lose their salvation, I still had heard about this doctrine many times before. Because of the type of person I was/am (a 'thinker' and also a 'control freak' at times) I of course found myself completely paralyzed with fear. I would think, "If one can lose their salvation, I would definitely be the type that would, because the harder I try to be a good 'Christian' the harder I fall."

Thankfully, after some time, I was convinced of the overwhelming truth that our security is in Christ, not in our behavior, and it is HIS faithfulness that saves us and sustains us. And how can we lose something we didn't earn in the first place? Salvation is a gift given to us by the Father, and it is one that once it takes hold, it changes you forever, and there is never, ever, any going back (even if you convince yourself that there is.) His faithfulness is not dependent on ours. What freedom! Thank you Jesus!

I'll leave you with a very short video by one of my favorite authors, Ralph Harris, who wrote the book, "God's Astounding Opinion of You". He spends a few minutes touching on this specific topic, and it made me laugh out loud a few times! I still feel such joy and relief when I hear this truth proclaimed. Below is the link. Have a great day resting in the Father and His love and grace for you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnOQ8m3tMzM

Blessings!

Emily