“We were made for love that isn’t measured by our last accomplishment but marked by God’s measureless grace” (p. 62) Write a few when-then statements for areas of your life where you can apply this truth.
For example: When I am tempted to measure my value by how well I am doing as a _____ (mom, wife, woman, friend, etc.), I will stop. Then I will thank God for His measureless grace that fills my gaps and determines my value, which is not measured by my accomplishments but by His love for me.
When I am tempted to become depressed by how poorly I am doing financially, I will stop. Then I will thank God for His provision that allows me to provide for my family’s needs and the bonus of occasional wants.
When I am tempted to over extend myself financially, I will stop. Then I will thank God for His wisdom and discernment into what we really need and ask His guidance for where my treasure lies.
When I am tempted by the overwhelming nature of single parenthood, I will stop. Then I will thank God for blessing me with a child bearing womb and for always being there to be Father to the fatherless. I will ask for His wisdom and strength that is always available to those who ask and believe on Him.
When I am tempted to take on my children’s anger or choices, I will stop. Then I will thank God that He is there for them when I cannot be and that His love covers a multitude of sins so that we may live and learn His will for our lives.
When I am tempted to see only my failures and see myself in society’s light, I will stop. Then I will thank God that this world is just a fleeting moment and does not determine my worth, but rather He does. I will focus gratefully on the fact that I was created to live in THE Light in which I am beautifully and wonderfully made.
When I am tempted by the “brass ring” at work, I will stop. Then I will thank God for using me to shine His love where often there is none which holds a much greater and more eternal worth than an evaluation on paper.
When I am tempted by the need to keep up with the Joneses at work, I will stop. Then I will thank God for providing a job to care for my family who are my first mission field, not my last.
When I am tempted to become discouraged by the attitude at work, I will stop. Then I will thank God for introducing to a group of people who are will to stand publically and pray for the needs presented to us, and more so, for me when I am willing to step out of my comfort zone and ask.
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