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I spent a lot of time and energy recently fixing up the front door area on one of our homes to get it ready for market.
As I began the process of restoration, I couldn’t help but think. This is exactly how life left me without Christ: Horribly battered by life’s storms.
But, He did not leave me that way. Once I surrendered to my need for a makeover, He picked up His bucket of spackle and began smoothing over the holes in my life (grace). He then sanded it down (conviction, confession, repentance, restoration, transformation) and applied several coats of paint (faith).
The result is not perfection, He left a few cracks on purpose, to remind me of my past pains so that I can help others who are currently in that battered shape.
Other holes are left because of my own stubbornness, my unwillingness to let His grace stick, to allow the rough patch to be sanded.
However, His continual presence in my life shields me from life’s storms, and I know I will always be under His constant care, He is my caretaker.
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“battered by life’s storms”
You and I posted on similar topics, today.
So thankful for Christ’s love, grace, and redemption!
Me too!
(Your neighbor at WIP)
I love your analogy. All of us whose lives have been resurrected from the dead, can relate.
I especially love your closing comment: “His continual presence in my life shields me from life’s storms, and I know I will always be under His constant care, He is my care taker.”
Happy Wednesday!
Thanks.
Excellent object lesson! Thank you for sharing over at WIP!
I love this image and metaphor, Victoria, especially since I love to refinish old, battered furniture. I’m so inspired and motivated to get to see the finished product as I’m working. In the same way, I’m so glad that Jesus is committed to renewing and refinishing my life as well–even though I’m still a work in progress! ha! Thanks for sharing this message!
I love refinishing old furniture too! It is so amazing to take something so weathered and give it new life.
“smoothing over the holes in my life (grace).” I love this. You’ve painted a beautiful image of His grace and goodness.
So thankful that He covers ugly, old, chipped up me with His grace.