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Clothes that don’t match

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Well, I’ve done it again. I’ve done something goofy. I know that doesn’t surprise most of you who know me well. I don’t know what I was thinking about when I messed up this time. But I didn’t notice until I pulled up at the high school for an appointment that I had on the wrong slacks. 

Yup. Blue pants and a blouse with a predominately black background. Not a speck of blue anywhere in the pattern.

Why wasn’t it that obvious to me at home when I could have quickly changed?

I was hoping for one of those days when I could hide at my desk and no one would see me. But I had three visitors at my desk, one event at the hospital and it was the last day to vote early in the school board election. So I was seen around town.

I just admitted to the ladies waiting for the picture at the hospital what I had done, and they all laughed with me. I know they probably wouldn’t have noticed. But I’d rather admit my goof up front, than have someone talking about it later. “Can you believe what she wore today?” 

It’s been several years since I did the “one blue shoe and one black shoe thing” to church. So at least it’s been a while.

My first thought was to stay out of the sunlight and no one would notice. But the beautiful waiting room at the hospital has lovely glass windows — which let in light of course. And that’s where the event was being held.

I wonder how many times we try to hide from God’s light when we’ve had a spree of evil deeds or thoughts? I know I have my fair share of bad thoughts I have to ask forgiveness for. 

This behavior isn’t new. The Adams Family (that is Adam and Eve) tried to hide from God in the Garden of Eden after they had disobeyed. But God immediately knew, and even gave them a chance to admit their sin.  I wish I could blame blue pants on hubby, a raccoon, the dog, cat or our sons  … but it was just me in that room getting ready. It was all my fault. (In actuality, the hubby is the only thing on that list I have around the house these days.)

Did you realize we try to blame our sins on others too? And when we stand before a Holy God to account for choices, we will be standing there alone in our sin … or with the best representation ever —  Jesus Christ. But that representation choice has to be made now —  while we are alive and breathing.

We can try to make excuses for our sin, but it won’t hold up in the Heavenly Courtroom. I would be scared to death to stand before God in that courtroom —  if it wasn’t for the fact His son died in my place and then rose again from the dead. I made the decision to ask Jesus to come into my life as a little girl. Never regretted it for a moment. 

I guess it’s just human nature to always blame other people for our shortcomings or to make excuses. The Bible does state, “For all have sinned.” “There is none righteous. No, not one.”

Jesus issued the invitation and it is recorded in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

When life gets difficult and you’re ready to give up … remember Jesus is inviting you to come to Him and let Him give you rest.

It’s hard work to be impressive to others. I don’t know about you, but I get tired of trying so hard to be “perfect” and good at everything I do. Then I go and pull a wardrobe mistake and don’t wear clothes that match. Does that say, “Successful staff member of the Harrison Daily Times?” No to me it says, “Worthless. Not good enough.”

We all feel worthless at times and there are times when our situation seems hopeless —  a lot more serious than the color of slacks you're wearing. Stop making excuses for your sinful nature. Sure you can’t help it. You were born with it. BUT, Jesus has made a way for you to escape it. So accept His invitation and find more joy, peace and happiness that you ever thought was possible.

It really doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. All that matters is what Jesus Christ thinks about you. I heard it again this week on the radio, “Jesus Christ thinks you are the most awesome person.” Of course He would think that … He died in my place. And I heard that on the day I was wearing clothes that didn’t match! (BIG SMILE!) He loves you too!

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