I think it is all to easy to believe that I should measure up to my idealized standard for a man, a dad, a husband, or a pastor. I lead myself to believe that I should be this, do that, or excel in this or that area, often comparing myself to an idealized version of those I admire most. Most of the time I fall short of the lofty standard I create and wonder if God will ever be anything but disappointed with me and my efforts to please him.
Truth is I think i'm harder on myself than he is... why you may ask? One word "perspective." He remembers where I came from. Check out this verse a good friend of mine shared with me years ago that has been a great source of life and encouragement over the years.
Psalm 103:13-14
13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; 14 for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.
I think maybe I can measure up to that standard... Maybe. :)
Go enjoy his compassion.
reminds me of:
"Let us consider, then, brethren, of what matter we were formed, who we are, and with what nature we came into the world, and how He Who formed and created us brought us into His world from the darkness of a grave, and prepared his benefits for us before we were born. Since, therefore, we have everything from Him, we ought in everything to give Him thanks, to Whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."
St. Clement of Rome
Posted by: Dave Brown | 03/04/2010 at 12:16 PM