“If you could see what I once was. If you could go with me back to where I started from. Then, I know you would see a miracle of love that put me in it’s sweet embrace and made me what I am today; just an old sinner saved by grace. I’m just a sinner saved by grace. When I stood condemned to death He took my place. Now I live and breathe in freedom, with each breath of life I take. Loved and forgiven; backed with a living. I’m just a sinner saved by grace.”
I could not sum up my life any clearer than the words of that old song. When I quote scripture, song lyrics, or others wiser than me, it isn’t because I’m lazy. It is because God has shown me those wise words to help get His point across. He also allows me to add my experiences and viewpoint as His child, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
When I look back at all God has done in my life, it keeps me humble, but it also gives me confidence that with God I can face anything that lies ahead. I just have to remember to avoid comparing myself and my life with others. As I have mentioned before, comparison is a coin minted by Satan. On one side is envy and the other side is pride. Heads he wins, tails you lose. We can avoid that con game by drawing closer to God and asking Him to show us how to help and love others.