Perspective

Hi.

I've had a little more time to write recently, in case you hadn't noticed. 

Yesterday was glorious, if you were wondering.  We spent the afternoon by the pool at Jeremy and Kelly's.  While the boys played basketball, Kelly, Jessica, and I soaked up the sun.  I watched while Kelly and Jessa practiced their dives into the ice cold water.  It was a delightful time of togetherness.

So, I heard a message at church a couple weeks ago, and one anecdote really stood out to me.  I don't remember who the story was about at all, but I don't know that it matters.  It was a well known, much loved Christian leader of some sort, who had done a lot of good things throughout his life.

He was on his death bed and people were coming to visit him before he died.  One man knelt beside him and encouraged him by saying, "You are going to receive so many rewards in Heaven."

The dying man answered, "No, brother.  I am going to receive mercy."

I thought that was such a great reminder that we, as believers, are not receiving anything we've earned or that we deserve- thank God!  Since our good deeds don't make a lick of difference, I am so thankful that I'm not getting what I deserve.  That statement made me smile, but it also humbled me because I know I'm not nearly as good a person as that man was. I, too often, forget just how blessed I am that God chooses not to look at all I've done wrong.

Our God is merciful. 

Hopefully that thought makes you smile today.

Later,

Aim