Christians aren’t perfect people pretending we have life figured out.
We’re people who know what it feels like to be empty.
To make mistakes we regret.
To carry shame quietly.
To search for peace in places that could never give it.
To smile on the outside while hurting on the inside.
We know what it’s like to need grace.
To need mercy.
To need a fresh start we couldn’t earn for ourselves.
So no, we’re not standing here saying we’re better than anyone.
We’re standing here saying we were rescued.
We’re not pointing to our goodness.
We’re pointing to God’s goodness.
We’re not talking about perfection.
We’re talking about forgiveness.
We’re not saying we never fell.
We’re saying He picked us back up.
Christianity was never about a bunch of flawless people judging the broken.
It’s a bunch of broken people telling other broken people where healing can be found.
Because if He could save us…
He can save anybody.
- Cheyenne Traficante