Come As You Are

"You have joy and peace today. You are redeemed, accepted, and made right with God because of the way He sees you in Christ. You are already loved and accepted by Him. Not 'you will be someday'. You are destined to be molded into the image of Christ, and nothing can stop that from happening if you will simply cooperate with the Holy Spirit and spend time with God. You don't have to clean up your act first. You can come as you are, and God will make you what you ought to be." -Joyce Meyer

I have really been trying to spend more time with God lately. And I just feel like I fall short all the time. It is so easy to get discouraged, but I was so encouraged to hear that I don't have to have my act together when I talk to God. I mean, He already knows whats going on in my life.. so theres not much for me to hide. But the fact I dont have to pull it all together or start over when I fail before I go to Christ is so comforting. I love that He accepts me because He sees who I am through Christ. and I love how God can "make me who I ought to be" just how I am right now. Thank you Lord!!