Step One
Matthew 5:3 NIV Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. GW Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. Have you ever been really experienced at something and still found yourself going back to “step one”. I definitely find myself doing this in my faith. Recognizing that we CAN’T do it all. That we ourselves are not equipped. That we are broken and sinful. That we fall short constantly, of our own standards and especially God’s. Humbling ourselves and recognizing just how much we need Jesus. Admitting that we are spiritually helpless, poor in spirit is “step one.” AND YET God loves us, cares for us, fights for us despite all of that. Remembering and believing in this “step two”. Romans 5:10 But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Hebrews 2:17 For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, s...