I am a do it myself kind of gal.
In many parts of my life, I simply decide that God needs a little help and I opt to “give him a hand”. Inevitably, that is precisely when life really starts to get messy.
With my limited perspective, things inevitably get tangled, and before long my situation, which first appeared easily manageable, begins to look ugly. Discouraged and overwhelmed, I must then hand it all back to God and ask Him to fix my mess. Sometimes I picture God, shaking His holy head and nudging Jesus as He says, “Watch this. When will she ever learn? She is such a mess maker!”
Thankfully, my mess is nothing compared my God’s love for me.
He forgives my sin.
Comforts me in my pain.
Assures me all is well.
For He is not shaken by my mess.
In fact, one day this mess shall become beautiful.
Despite my mess, God sees the best in me. Where others see failure, the LORD sees potential. When He looks upon my mess, He sees His Son. Jesus took my mess to the Cross. And because of Christ’s great sacrifice, I can boldly approach the throne and present myself to God. Mess and all.
Even though I will never be worthy, He draws me near with assurance. For “the Lord will work out his plans for my lifeโfor your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.” (Psalm 138:8 NIV)Since I am His child, the LORD willingly takes my mess. Then, God uses it for His glory.
Heather, Hearts For Him
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Christan Perona says
Heather, I love your line “He is not shaken by my mess.” Thank you.
Heather Arbuckle says
It’s a promise I cling to daily in the middle of my mess. ๐
Danelle Townsend says
Yes Heather, sometimes I opt give God a little “hand” too. And that is precisely when I fall. . a mess indeed. Waiting on God is hard for the “do it all” woman. Sounds like we are similar there.
This was a beautiful post about being a “beautiful mess”.
But if we weren’t a mess, where would Jesus shine? That is exactly why the mess is beautiful.
Thank you for these words this morning.
Love and blessings to you.
Heather Arbuckle says
Love and blessings back to you in all your “messes” today. ๐
Holley Gerth says
Yes, “our mess is nothing compared to God’s love for us.” I needed that reminder this morning, Heather! Thank you!
Heather Arbuckle says
I need that reminder daily as well. Have a beautiful day. ๐
eileen says
Love this, “Where others see failure, the LORD sees potential.” Very true! Thanks
Heather Arbuckle says
It amazes me what God accomplishes despite the mess I make in this life. ๐
Living the Balanced Life says
Oh, you and I are a lot alike! I like to do things myself, MY way. Sure gets me in some messes, lol! Luckily for me, He still loves me when I make a big one!
Bernice
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Heather Arbuckle says
I am glad we are “in it together”…lol
Jennifer says
Dear Heather,
I am so grateful that our Father takes us how we are, always loving, never condemning. That amazes me, humbles me , makes me want me reach for Him. His face is always turned to us, His gaze captivated by His daughters. Thank you so much for your words this morning.
Love,
Jennifer
Heather Arbuckle says
His love amazes me everyday. It takes my breath away when I consider that our Holy Father accepts His children…mess and all. Have a beautiful day.
Melissa Brotherton says
You and I are twins! I always talk about my tendency to pull a Sarah when it comes to helping God along with His plans. Not that I’m actually giving another woman to my husband, but I do some pretty spectacularly silly things thinking I’m helping. ๐
Heather Arbuckle says
Glad to know I am not alone in my mess making. hahahaha
Heather says
You ladies make my heart smile. I am glad we can all be a mess together. ๐ God Bless.
Tina says
This truly blessed me.
I once read a book, Messy No More, about messie people. It was not about sin, or helping God, but about overcoming household clutter.
But this message brought it all back.
Now, my new mantra will be: I Can Hardly Wait Until I Am “Messy No More”.
In other words, when our Savior returns and we stop trying to do it all ourselves.
Thanks for you encouraging words.
Heather Arbuckle says
God…the quicker picker upper. ๐
Teri @ StumblingAroundInTheLight says
Feeling like such a mess the past few days…
and what a gentle bit of comfort in your words:
‘The Lord willingly takes my mess…’
Thanks, Heather!
Heather says
I am so happy that you found comfort today. May God bless you…even in your mess. <3
gretchen reck says
Love this article! And I too know this all too well! I am sure our Lord is wishing I would just quit making messes and leave it to Him! Total trust and dependence on our Lord= no messes!!! Love you my Sister!!
Heather Arbuckle says
Love you bunches my sister!
Heather says
Always good to know I am not the only Heather who thinks she’s “got this” with a wink and a smile to God letting Him know she’s here for HIM. Yeah, right! Haha! Trust is a tough thing when you’ve been burned in the world. It makes it hard to accept that God will always be faithful when no one else ever has been.
Heather Arbuckle says
Maybe it goes with the name? hahahahaha (wink and smile)
Amy Sullivan says
Heather,
Oh, I am so good at “helping” God. Funny how not seeing thw whole picture can really screw things up.
Heather Arbuckle says
LOL
Sunny McMurry says
Ha! Oh so true. Your struck a chord, Heather. Thank you!
Heather Arbuckle says
Glad I am not alone in my messes. ๐
val says
The woman of Revelation 12 is now hereโฆ God is very precise: A woman delivers the true word John1:1, Rev 12:5, Rev 12:13 who restores Acts 3:21 all things to the world before Christโs return. This woman exposes the lies of Satan who has deceived the whole world Rev 12:9. This woman creates a new thing in the earth by fulfilling God’s promise to Eve Gen 3:15, Jer 31:22, Isa 14:16. She is meek like unto Moses Num 12:3, she was raised up Acts 3:22 from the Laodicean church that becomes lukewarm because they refuse to hear her Rev 3:14-17. She is also bold like Elijah Matt 17:11, her witness alone turns the hearts of the fathers to the children Mal 4:5-6 to prepare a people for the Lords return before the great and dreadful day of the Lord Matt 17:3, Luke 9:30. Moses and Elijah are together with the word Matt 17:3 they all three are in this one woman. Those who will not hear Acts 3:23 the true word of God now delivered to the world free of charge, as a witness, at the heel of time from the wilderness Rev 12:6 will not be allowed inside the walls of Godโs coming kingdom from heaven Rev 21. This true word turns the hearts of the fathers to the children of God by giving the truth that not one child of God will be put in a hell fire no matter what their sins. It never entered the heart or mind of God to ever do such a thing Jer 7:31, Jer 19:5. God created evil Isa 45:7 to teach his children the knowledge of good and evil Rom 8:7, Gen 3:22 so that at their resurrection they become a god Matt 22:29-30, Ps 82:6. Prove all things. Be a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. You cannot rightly judge this unless you read all that has been written by this woman first Pro 18:13 http://minigoodtale.blogspot.com Time is short.
got2havefaith says
Beautifully said! I struggle with getting caught in the “mess” of daily life. I don’t always stop and see the beauty in that mess. Thanks for sharing your words with us. We all need to be reminded.
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