Guitar Practice

I borrowed a good friend's guitar, for a lack of having something decent to practice with. I have really felt God moving me towards getting good with an instrument, so that I could glorify Him in the church band, or leading worship during an alternative service.

As I practiced yesterday, it all sounded like music to me. It probably didn't to Andrea. I am sure it didn't to anyone else hearing it. But I knew that I would eventually get better at it, so what I was hearing was steady progress forward. Though I messed up several times, I was learning knew chords and finger positions. It was awesome! My finger tips are shredded at this point-but it is good.

God views our lives like that. They may be messy sometimes and not always sound like what a perfect Christian should.

But they are music to God's ears, because you are making steady progression towards Him-towards spiritual maturity-towards the day when your life will become a full on orchestral majesty that will shine with His glory.

Many times I have heard people quote Romans 3:23
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,"

But they don't mention the next verse,
"and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."
As the music instructor listens to the imperfect performance of a persistent student and smiles with joy, so God smiles on those who live an imperfect life with persistence to live for Him.

You won't be perfect this side of Heaven, and your Father knows this-And still loves you.