"And if we see soothly that our sin deserveth it, yet His love excuseth us, and of His great courtesy He doeth away all our blame."
Julian of Norwich (Ch. 28)
Law says sin deserves blame, condemnation. But Love excuses our sin and does away with all our blame. Law has strict rules to follow or else we will be punished, and has no power to heal our troubled hearts; Love gives unconditional acceptance and grace that heals our hearts and makes us want to respond to love with love. In other words, Law gives retribution, ministering condemnation and death; Love gives restoration, ministering grace and healing. And the beautiful thing we learn is that God is not Law but Love! We can all say, my sin deserves blame and punishment. But God doesn't say this to us! God simply and wonderfully excuses us, forgives us, lets it go, and does away with all blame, condemnation, self-hatred and fear of punishment. He sees us for what we are: kids who sometimes get into messes and need not a spanking, but a hug to make it all okay!
"The law does not rule over you now, but God's loving kindness rules over you."
Romans 6:14 (WE)
A Prayer: Thank You for getting rid of my sin and blame. Thank You for pouring Your unconditional love and grace over me!