Truth

Nuggets from Wellspring....
My Identity:
I am crucified with Christ therefore I no longer live but Christ lives in me.
(I feel like I am having a new little perspective into that verse that is freeing, rather than morbid or heavy.)
My Orientation:
The life I live, I live by faith in the Son of God who loves me and gave himself for me.  I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing.

I write these out to preach them to my heart.  I esp need to hear the last part... I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained thru the law, Christ died for nothing... I often set aside God's grace, expecting perfection from myself and feeling ashamed when that isn't met. 

Anyway, I am tired now and my brain is foggy but its been an encouraging weekend just with truth (at church, in books read, etc).  I am starting to really find value in just the simplicity of God's Word (maybe that is b/c I am not smart enough for much more mumbo jumbo)... but I am thankful for the ways God speaks to and encourages my heart by His Word.