COMFORT

I know I am free from the power of sin, but sometimes it's so difficult to live like it. It's easy externally, but internally.....it's such a war! And though it might sound prideful that it's easy for me not to physically break the law, the fact that I break it internally is actually much worse. It exposes my selfish, unloving heart, and that is ultimately what God is most concerned with. While at work today in a depressed & negative mood, the Spirit led me to these verses that broke my heart all over again. 

He himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (1Peter 2:24-25)

I could have cried w the amount of joy that He instantly placed in my heart at that moment. Reminding me that I have been healed because He bore every single sin, past present & future, on that cross for me. For ME! Being reminded that I once I was straying in the opposite direction, running away from Him who loves me unconditionally and perfectly, but He brought me back to Him. It is so comforting to know that He paid it all, for me. It's such a fight & a daily struggle, but knowing He has already forgiven me is what brings me peace. Through my battles & struggles, knowing He pursues me even through my sin, is what leads me to repentance. I'm continuously in awe of His amazing love for someone like me.