For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing and even favor upon favor and gift [heaped] upon gift. John 1:16 (AMPC)
Want great mental health? Then it’s crucial to understand how Jesus fulfilled the law to establish this as the day of grace.
You see, religious, law-based teaching can cause us to feel condemned or doomed. This type of teaching doesn’t prevent sin; it actually entrenches people deeper into it, destroying peace and causing all kinds of dis-ease.
The truth is, God’s favour, blessings and gifts have been given to us. Think about the word favour for a minute. When you do someone a favour, you don’t expect them to earn it or pay you for it. It’s a gift, and that’s the way God looks at the blessings and gifts He gives us.
We need to stop thinking that we have to achieve a certain level of performance before God will bless us, help us or love us. That’s law-based thinking. God has provided us with everything we need through His grace, which is unearned! Believe it and claim it all as yours!
God also extends His forgiveness and acceptance our way, not because we’ve earned it, but because Jesus Christ stood in our place and atoned for all sin. While sin still brings earthly consequences, God forgives you, loves you, and empowers you to move on and do better!
Recognizing the provision and freedom we have in Christ is incredibly powerful when it comes to mental health. Over the next few days, we’re going to keep talking about this area of law and grace, because God’s grace gives you the power to be free!