Run Back to God

What do you do when you mess up?

When one of my friends was in elementary school, he was walking home from school through the woods and was bitten by a giant spider on his rear end. He did not tell his dad because he was embarrassed. After a day or two the bite became so painful that he couldn’t even sit down. Finally, he told his dad, and to his surprise, he was met with love. They went to the hospital and it was healed within a few days. My friend thought his dad was going to be frustrated and angry, but he just didn’t want his son to be in pain anymore.

At some point we all fall short in our devotion to Jesus. When this happens, the normal human reaction is to hide our sin in shame and run further away from God, like my friend with his spider bite. That is the exact opposite of what God wants us to do. God is a Good Father who wants the best for us. 

Jesus Christ has already paid for all of your sin on the cross. He has covered your shame with His love. Because of God’s grace, we are completely forgiven of everything. Therefore, you do not need to run away when you mess up in fear of punishment, but rather you can run to God to expose your “spider bite” knowing that it’s already been paid for!

When you fall short, don't run away from God, but run into the arms of your Loving Father!

- Is there anything in your past you’ve tried to hide from God?

- Is there anything that you’re currently trying to hide from God? If there is, reach out to your pastor or a spiritual mentor for help.

- Why are you able to run towards God when you mess up?