Ephesians 2:4, 5, 13

4. “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 

5. Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;). 

13. But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.”

When I think of the times before I came to know God. Or even the times after, when I have sinned against him, I wonder “how?” Considering all the wrong I have done, how can he still love me, how can he still forgive me, how can he still desire to use me for his glory, how can he still trust me to do his will. The “how” list is endles. The answer is simple…But God, who is… He is rich in mercy, he knows my thoughts a far off (Psalms 139:2). His word is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrew 4:12). God knew me even when I did know him. He knows my faults, issues, failures, lustful desires, etc. In spite of them all, he still loves me, and wants the best for me (Jeremiah 29:11).

Through the marvelous, wonderful work of Calvary’s cross, Jesus made a way. Because of this….But Now, God has made it possible of us to be forgiven and brought into right standing with him. Because of his goodness we can be used to bring glory to his name.

I thank God that it is never too late. As long as there is still breath in the body, God is still able to breathe life into dead or death situations. He has done it for me multiples, he can do it for anyone who will believe him to do so. We don’t use his grace as a get-out-of-jail-free card. We don’t plan to fall. But if or when we do, God is there to forgive. Our goal is to live a life that is pleasing in his eyes.

Be encouraged. Do not let your past determine your future. Remember God has a plan for your life. Seek him to uncover it.