Contemplative Bible Reading

Romans 8:1 (New International Version)

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,

I was reading something yesterday. The author was concerned about failing in the endeavor that God had called her to do. She was failing God.

She sounded awful guilty.

That isn’t a good way to write. The phrase “awful guilty” is weak, but that is what comes to mind. The person had the awful feeling that she was disappointing God and that He would disapprove of her for her failure.

I believe that my actions can disappoint God. I believe that God disapproves of some (many) of my actions.

The verse in Romans convinces me that God does not disapprove of me.

I have accepted His son as my Lord and savior. That is the main thing God wants from me. He also wants me to love Him and love my fellow man. I am trying to do those things in my walk of acceptance.