Let’s get one thing straight immediately: I am extremely human. I don’t want anyone to believe I’m perfect, or that I know it all, or that I’m some wise old soul whose life experiences constitute a road map to live by.
I’ve “failed” at too many things to count. I’ve been terrible at things. I’ve made all kinds of mistakes. I’ve treated people poorly. All the bad things you can think of and more – I can probably check them off the list.
Do you want to know the best part, though? God loves me anyway. Romans 3:23 says “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” but that doesn’t negate his John 3:16 promise. Romans 5:8 tells us that Christ died for us despite knowing that we were so imperfect.
This is a truth I know I can take to the bank. I use it to “guard my heart” regularly, meaning I try to use it to inform my thoughts and actions.
Again, I want you to recognize and remember that I am absolutely not perfect. I don’t have it all figured out. No matter what, though, Christ’s love for me (and you!) is something I know I can rest in.
Imperfect but Abiding 
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