STANDING BEFORE HIM
Today's reading: Romans 13-14

"Yes, each of us will have to give a personal account to God." Romans 14:12 NLT

I used to think of murderers, inmates, cheats and liars when I read this verse. I would rate my sins against the 'big ones' and felt pretty good, usually.

I used to.

Now I think about me.

The times I have allowed laziness to rule, disobedience to win, indifference to take root.

The moments I've donned the judge's robe in regards to the life of another.

The times in my life when I seized control--and paid miserably for it.

Others will stand for their 'things', I'll be busy standing before Him discussing my own. I'll not be looking around but up at His face for grace and mercy.