It’s been a long time coming.
This battle with Legalism has been beating me up.
I am tired.
Weary of the weight that the rules require.
But I’ve been getting it wrong, all wrong.
The Law is not what we can uphold,
but we are upheld by His grace.
O, how sweet the sound,
Grace, grace, glorious grace.
Dear God, help me to understand it enough to receive it,
and then to extend it to others.
The Legalism monster chokes the life out of me,
as I try and strive and fall short and fumble, again.
Thank You God that Your grace finds me-
when I’m hiding out
when I’m frustrated and ready to blow my lid, again.
You still love me,
even in the ranting and mean-girl mentality,
even in the worry and the woe-is-me thoughts.
You are working on this.
You are reminding me to stop the madness,
this mad dash to grasp and conquer and figure it all out.
In the uncertainty, the scared and the crazy,
You remain constant, faithful, available and completely capable to handle this heart You formed.
Thank You that this transfer from Law to grace,
chains to freedom,
and frantic to peace
is possible in, with and through You alone.
Jesus.
Thank You for dying to bring grace to this Tightly Wound Woman– who gets it wrong.
Thank You for Your patience.
I need it.
Oh, how I need You.
I’m ready to be made well.
Please help me say “so long” self-righteousness and greet Grace with a full embrace,
even in the unraveling of life.
Oh, Katie. How do you always manage to speak my heart so perfectly, when I can’t even do it myself. This is a stunning piece. But “your Grace finds me” stopped me in my tracks tonight. Thanks for sharing your gift. Loved this!
I feel that way about your writing friend. When I pull up a chair over at your place, I know I will read great things- He works through you as you let Him shine- thank you.
Amen! So appreciate your honesty here. GRACE to you, friend .. So glad you decided to link up!
Thanks Kate, me too.:)
I love this, and I love your message… I can really relate to you and am touched by your words 🙂
Thank you Maggie.
“Weary of the weight that rules require…” got me to thinking about how sometimes we place the rules on ourselves… or others place them on us, but God offers grace to empower obedience. such a different perspective. Also got me thinking about how easily I place that burden of legalism on those closest to me… hubby and kids…
great thoughts!
Me too Richelle.
Beautifully put, saying goodbye to self rightousnes and hello to grace’s embrace. I long for that too.
Thank you Mary. Me too.:)