Is There Hope?

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Sometimes, I get really discouraged.

YOU?  The bubbly, energetic girl who always has a thousand ideas, is told non-stop she’s good at a million things, and the same one who is always making others laugh?

Yeah, me.  ‘Cause I’m not the girl I just described.  I’m also the girl who can’t pronounce pint right.  I’m the girl who is often hurting people’s feelings with my sharp tongue, and hurting my siblings during the regular rough house.  I’m the girl who trips over her words, messes up the piano piece, falls down for no apparent reason, and I’m the girl who just can’t get anything right.

I often battle with my worth.  How can a worthless girl have any worth to God?  How can a girl who has no talent to boast of stand before the King of Kings?  What can I do to serve Him who gave His life for me?

Those thoughts and a million others chase themselves through my head at eleven at night after a terrible day full of a crazy amount of work, some discouraging emails, and the thought that I might not be cut out for life after all.  Sometimes I just don’t have the courage to even open my Bible, because I know during that time I’ll find the verse that says,

“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.”–Romans 3:10-12

After reading that, I would be about to cry.  Because I know I’m not righteous.  I’m a failure in everything I try to do for Christ.  I often ignore my conscience, and I sin a lot.  When I think of all that, often my heart fails within me.  Because for me there must be no hope.

But that’s not true.  There is hope.

“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:”– Romans 3:21-25

Praise the Lord, God doesn’t count my righteousness, He counts my faith in Jesus Christ.  There’s no difference between me and a murderer.  But for the mercy of God, I’d be out there killing people.  We have all sinned, and failed in the sight of God.  Me, your neighbor, you, and the famous person you watch on TV.  There’s no difference between us for,

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”–Jeremiah 17:9

But we have the chance to be justified freely by God’s grace through redemption that is in Jesus Christ.

My worth to God doesn’t count on how much good I do, how many toys I donate to Toys for Tots, or how many times I can sing a song in tune.  My worth is through Jesus Christ.  When you or I are discouraged, it’s time we

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”–James 4:7

We need to resist the devil.  The devil is alive and well, and desperate to catch us in the slough of despond.  The only way we can make a difference in this world is to stand up and acknowledge the devil’s real, and resist him in Jesus’ name.  No other name will quench those thoughts in our minds.  We need to live our lives in a way that we can say with C.S.Lewis,

“My hope is that when I die, all of hell rejoices that I am out of the fight.”

May we live like this today and everyday.  Remember, Friend, your worth isn’t in what you do, or who you are.  If you’re a true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and rest on Him alone for salvation, your worth is in your Savior, Creator, and King.

~~Amie~~

33 thoughts on “Is There Hope?”

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    Bekah says:

    This was such a beautiful post, Amie. Praise God that our worth is found in Him alone and we are precious and cherished in His eyes.

    Thanks for posting!
    -Bekah

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    Penny Wood says:

    I got a little teary reading your post. I have been so discouraged lately, and I really needed a word. Thank you for this 😊. I don’t think it was an accident you posted this today ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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    Callie Sullivan says:

    Amie– thank you SO MUCH for writing this.
    I have recently been besieged by doubt and a persistent feeling of hopelessness. I’ve been reading in some of the passages of Scripture you mentioned– for the past few days. And you are soo right– our worth and righteousness does not come from ourselves or anything we could ever do. It’s our faith in Jesus Christ. Amen and THANK YOU for this powerhouse of truth and encouragement. There are so many girls– and guys– who need to hear/read this. PTL ❤ ❤ ❤

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    Sam(antha) B says:

    This is so good Amie! Thank you. Have you ever seen the “Who I am in Christ” list? I printed out a copy and I love to look at it when I’m feeling worthless or discouraged. You should look it up!

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      Amie says:

      No, I haven’t. I should go check that out. Oh, and no pressure, but where’s my letter? I mean, even darling Scarlett wrote you back. I’m just waiting…

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      1. Sam(antha) B says:

        I’m going to write it this week…😀 I wanted to write last week but I ended up being at Kaleb’s house for two days helping them clean for moving, so I was pretty busy. I’m coming, Scarlett!! 😉

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      2. Amie says:

        Okay, I can’t wait. Oh, that’s totally fine. I understand being busy.
        Scarlett: But are you coming fast enough, m’dear?

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    Jaclynn says:

    Your right Amie!

    Our worth is not in our righteousness, and that’s great news, because we have none to speak of!
    The righteousness of Christ is imputed to us on our acount. Thank God that when He looks at us He doesn’t see us, He sees the precious blood of His son that randsomed us!
    In exchange for our filthy rags, He clothes us with His robes of righteousness.

    Here is the first verse and the chorus to a lovely song that explains beautifully what I am feebly trying to say.

    His robes for mine: O wonderful exchange!
    Clothed in my sin, Christ suffered ‘neath God’s rage.
    Draped in His righteousness, I’m justified.
    In Christ I live, for in my place He died.

    Refrain:
    I cling to Christ, and marvel at the cost:
    Jesus forsaken, God estranged from God.
    Bought by such love, my life is not my own.
    My praise-my all-shall be for Christ alone.

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    Cailyn says:

    Wow. This is deep Amie. Deep and powerful. You’re not alone; everyone struggles with this some day or another. I know I do. Just remember that Christ loves YOU. He loves you as you are!

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    Grace says:

    This was the greatest post, on your all famous post.

    It’s sooooooo nice to know that there is other bible believing believers out there.

    😇😇😀

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      Amie says:

      It is so nice to know we’re not alone in this battle called life. I’m glad you thought this was the best post. I can’t take any credit. I hope and pray God used me to share His message to you. ❤

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