Beautiful the Mess We Are

"I'm a mess. I'm nothing and have nothing: make something of me! You can do it; you've got what it takes God." Psalm 40:17 The Message

"I'm in deep trouble Lord! Rush to my aid, for only you can help and save me." Psalm 70:5 LB

"...He rescues me because He delights in me." Psalm 18:19

My job gives me a unique viewpoint on being human. As I listen attentively in my office, it is my privilege to realize that problems are normal, and that everyone - yes, everyone - has challenges to face and difficulties to overcome. The grass may look greener in someone else's yard, but when you get over the fence, you realize it's the same type of grass in a different location :)

So, life is messy! But it takes a a lot of honesty and some humility to admit that your life is messy. Most of us would prefer to pretend that all is well, and that our lives are just perfect. We know they're not deep down, but we put on our brave, put together mask and show that to the world. No wonder we think everyone has it all together but us...

God sees through our masks. He knows what lies underneath them. But even more wonderful is that He loves us despite the mess we are..."He rescues me because He delights in me." And to top that, He can fix up our messes and make them into something precious and beautiful. If only we will be honest with Him and ourselves, and humble ourselves to admit that our lives are a mess. No matter what the mess is, He can use it to draw us closer to Him, to change us for the better, and to create beauty out of nothing.

God has rescued me from so many messes. My heart is overflowing with thankfulness for a resurrected-from-the-dead marriage, healing from negative thinking, replacing busyness with fruitfulness, and so much more. But first I had to turn to God, and believe me, times were pretty desperate: as Rick Warren says, you'll never know that God is all you need until God is all you've got.

Amy Grant's Better Than A Hallelujah is the soundtrack in my mind...hope you enjoy it.




Lord Jesus, with a humble heart, I offer you my mess. It's not much to look at, but help me to understand that You delight in me just as I am. Help transform my mess into something beautiful that will bring You glory. Amen

More Healing Word of God: 1Peter 4:12