SUFFICIENT GRACE

Thanks Evi for your great shot!

As a younger woman, I once observed two brothers in the Lord having a falling out and accusing each other.  
Butting heads is what I perceived.

The following thoughts came to mind 
and I wrote them down. 
What thoughts come to your mind?

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Why do we think that the sins that we see

Are definitely worse 
than the sins that we don't?

I may recite all the flaws 
that you have,

But convince me of mine 
you certainly won't!

I may express anger, 
be proud and outspoken,

But resentments and vengeance 
eat you up inside.

I may be harsh, 
impulsive, unfeeling,

But cruel deception, 
slick cunning you hide.

In God's eyes, I ask you, 
whose sin is the greater?

Are not both our hearts 
jet black with sin?

Both of us call ourselves Christians, 
but tell me,

Where is the Fruit of HIS Spirit within?

Let's confess and repent, 
humbly ask for forgiveness!

Our debts will be canceled, 
the slate be wiped clean!

God in HIS mercy 
accepts each one, a sinner,

In whose life HE wants 
sufficient Grace to be seen!

Karin Ristau