Depraved but Saved…

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines depravity as: “the quality or state of being depraved” and then depraved as being: “marked by corruption or evil…”

It has really taken a lot for me to realize how far my level of depravity truly ran. It was so deep in me that only the cross of Christ could put an end to it. It was a foul stench in the nostrils of my sweet God until the moment that He saved me…and goes way beyond mere words or illustrations even now. I am reminded today of the glorious truth of being turned from a “sinner” into a “saint” in His eyes. God remains faithful to redeem me from much and the following quote rings more and more true to me every single day that I am given breath here on earth:

“I’ve come to realize two things… I am the greatest sinner, and He is the greatest Savior.” 

I am learning also how good my God is…even in accordance with the following Scripture:

“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.”

My God continues to amaze me with His goodness…mostly in sharing Himself with me. This grows my faith in Him, helping me to draw nearer unto Him, which only reinforces His goodness and kindness towards me!

Every moment that I draw breath I am deeply and utterly blessed by Him, and I am so very thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice on my behalf. This is the beauty of the gospel in the face of Jesus Christ…the very message of God sent forth to the nations! For Him to allow me even to be a small part in His great plan is completely dumbfounding to me most of the time and reminds me that:

“God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong”.

I serve a magnificently precious Heavenly Father who devised the greatest and most costly plan to eradicate sin from my life in the Person of Jesus Christ and Who reminds me of this blessing in the Person of His sweet Holy Spirit on a daily basis now.

God, help me to walk in truth and in light…for Jesus is Truth and Light to my soul, and to everyone who will believe. Help me to choose You rather than sin, for this is my desperate moment by moment need. I love You because You first loved me. Help me to love You even more…and to share You with the world!

 –Kallie