Stop trying to be something other than human.

Realizing the limitations that we have is a real freeing thing. The feelings of guilt could haunt us if we let them. Sometimes we can be tempted to wonder why we have done some of the dumb stuff we have done. Sometimes we can wish we were able to go back and do things differently. There are times we may wonder why our impact has not been greater than it has been. If we listen to the hype, we are made to believe that our strategies and plans are where the real hope lies. The truth is we cannot do much about our human failures except receive forgiveness from God. We cannot do much about the future that lies before us except for trusting in the providence of our Heavenly Father day by day. Regrets and wishes are wasted energy exercises. Most of the messes we have made just fall under the category of being human beings anyway. The sin nature inside of us is much more decrepit than most of us think. The blood of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit are the true fountains of blessing. We have to work with the Lord, as people in process, everyday. Stop stressing and start trusting! He is not surprised by anything that we have done. He knows us through and through and loves us anyway. You and I are no better or worse than anyone on the planet. We are just humans that mess up in a variety of ways and need grace from God to make it.