need to talk:discouraged after hear preaching

[OneAccord]

You know, I've seen alot of people, and know alot of people, who are stuck on the treadmill of "not doing enough". Been there myself. No matter how much they pray, no matter how much they go to church, no matter how "holy" they try to be, its never enough. They always feel inadequate. Like I said, been there myself.

But one day while reading the Bible, I read some of the last words Jesus spoke on the Cross. His words, "It is finished", struck me like a thunderbolt. "It is finished". Maybe it was due to my hearts condition at the time, but those words said to me. "This. THIS is enough". His Death on the Cross was enough to redeem me. My redemption, my salvation was puchased then and there, and His sacrifice finished the transaction. It was enpugh. So, I am learning to, as David said, "Rest in the Lord...." My salvation is secure in Him.

Now don't get me wrong. I believe there are works for the Christian to do to maintain his or her relationship with the Lord. But, we work because we ARE saved, not to be saved. Jesus' work on the cross bought our salvation, and we work His works to maintain our walk with Him.

So, don't be discouraged. Just remember, "It is finished" in Jesus.