This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. -Romans 3:22-24
I have read this scripture over and over this week. As a reminder. I have fallen short. But so has every one else. Sometimes I judge others sins as worse than my own. Sometime I judge my sins as worse than others. But in the end. We ALL have fallen short. But He freely extends His Grace.
All because of Jesus.
I used the shells as a reminder that we are empty. Each of us. Until He comes along and fills us. With His love. His Mercy. His Grace.
Sometimes I feel just like those shells. All pretty on the outside and quite empty on the inside.
And that is why this week I am so thankful for that Grace.
He fills me up. In so many beautiful ways.
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AMEN!! All because of Jesus. Thank you
Posted by: PW | Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Great verse.
Posted by: Denise | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:54 PM
very pretty Christy! and what a great analogy... i feel so empty sometimes too.. i'm so glad he comes and fills us up!
(and i love the script you used too!)
Posted by: amydeanne | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 08:49 PM
What an excellent reminder. Perfect picture. Happy WFW.
Posted by: Joanne Sher | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 05:34 PM
What a good Word! I kid you not, I just quoted this passage in the Bible study I'm working on...This week has been all about my feeling empty and unworthy of the call the Lord has placed before me. So, I absolutely love this!
Posted by: Victoria | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Hey, added you to blogroll.
Posted by: Ginger | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 02:15 PM
I love the part that reads, there is no difference, and with that AMEN!
Thanks Critty!
Posted by: Ginger | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Very pretty, thank God for His grace ~
Posted by: Cathy | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 12:41 PM
You are on a roll this week, Christy! Very poignant.
I feel like a shell often. Empty. Worthless.
So glad He can fill me up and make me whole. I will think of this whenever I see a shell.
Thank you for this. XOXO
Posted by: Christy Klein | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Great scripture and photo.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings!
Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Great verses to share! Righteousness, justification...so many amazing undeserved blessings we receive from what Jesus did for us!!
Posted by: ellen b | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Great post, I love it! And, I love that you chose the shells!
Posted by: Chelle | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Love this, Christy. Fill us up, Lord. Fill us up!
Posted by: Kristen {dancing in the margins} | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:02 AM
This was great Christy! I loved your thoughts.
Fill me up sweet Jesus♥
More of you, less of me.
Posted by: Susan | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 08:41 AM
thank you for that lovely image and tangible reminder of something and Someone so truly amazing.
Posted by: Snow White | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 07:29 AM
what a great verse that you shared! only through God's grace....
Posted by: chris | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 02:32 AM