Monday, August 2, 2010

Is God a God of 3rd Chances?!

I was asked, 'Is God a God of 3rd Chances?'.
Most of us adhere to the creed of giving others a second chance
and also being the recipient of being given a second chance.
However (and there is always a 'however')--what happens when the
person 'blows' the 2nd chance? Major disappointment, for sure.
And we usually...move on....end of story...period.
However, (see what I mean?!) I wasn't asked about 'human response'~
I was implored concerning God bestowing 3rd chances.
This was just not a rhetorical query. This person's eyes were filled with unspilled tears and there was a lump in his throat, as he asked the question,
'Is God a God of 3rd chances?'
I know 'why' the question was needing answered since I knew the 'who'
that the question was concerning. My own heart ached. So, 'what' was/is the
answer?
There are always consequences. Damaged relationships. Loss of reputation.
Legal ramifications. Hurt feelings. Broken circle of trust.
Separation from loved ones...and God.
However, (l.o.l. {laugh out loud}--there IS always a 'however'!)
with God~there is grace. What is grace? A popular girl's name? A prayer before a meal? Yes, to both.
However, (ok~you get it by now!) God's grace is undeserved. Not earned.
Never achieved by our 'works'. Nor can it be bought.
Grace is a gift.
Period...end of story...move on.

Is God a God of 3rd chances? No.
No? No~because God is a God of infinite chances!
'Where' do we find God's grace? At the foot of the cross~ 'When we confess our wrongdoings to God~He forgives us' (1 John 1:9)...and He gives us 3rd, 4th,
5th, ...umpteen...milliion...billion....chances of restoration with Him,
and with others.

G--od's gift
R--eceived
A--lways
C--hanges our 2nd chances to
E--ndless--incrementally infinite...chances!

Are you in need of a '3rd chance'? It's yours for the asking...from God!

Words of Witz-dom: What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace
may increase? By no means! (Roman 6:1, 2a)

1 comment:

  1. I feel God reaching out through you! Way to go sista! :0)I need more than 2, 3, I need umpeenth billion trillion...and get it....and that's why I love Him so much. Thank you Lord there is no one like you!

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