Juggling School, Life, and Spiritual growth!

Being legalistic was something I was very good at. I had always been a “good girl” since I was a child. I prided myself on not getting into trouble, following rules to the T, being on time, doing what I said I would do, being honest, etc. All these things are great. Although in my case, at the back of my mind, I always thought that I was better than the average person. I know. Such immaturity. I found it hard to forgive wrongdoings and to wrap my mind around a God who would love the people who were not even trying; as opposed to me who was doing my very best to live right.

Failing at spiritual growth as a student really opened my eyes to the grace of God and what that really means. It meant that I could go 2 weeks without reading my Bible and when I returned my father would open his arms wide to receive me back. I would have missed out on daily communication with Him, but His love was never in question.