Did I Say That?

Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before. In this way you will win the respect of those who are not believers, and you will not have to depend on anyone for what you need.1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Those who grew up in the eighties may remember Family Matters and the character Steve Urkel played by actor Jaleel White. He would occasionally utter “did I do that” when something went wrong. That is how I felt when recently I accidentally said a swear word in front of a close friend after hitting a curb. “Did I just say that?” Shame enveloped me. 

Hey you and I are human and yes occasionally a slip up is made nothing major mind you just saying a bad word. Yikes. The thing is, recognize your errors of judgment and try to not do it again. 

When you accept Christ you realize you are an imperfect human being striving to be more Christlike.  Don’t beat yourself up when you fall short. Learn from mistakes and move on. 

PRAYER: Father I thank you for grace and forgiveness and for loving me warts and all and not disqualifying me from Christian service when I mess up. In Jesus’ name. Amen.