“Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:14-16).

“The invitation here is simply to come to the throne of grace and receive what we need. Of course, it’s hard to receive anything before you are fresh out of amazing. If you don’t have a need, you won’t come. But when you are emptied, when you’re aware of all the places you’re lacking, when you’re weak and weary, you can more easily give yourself permission to come. And you need to come.

Aligning my life with this truth looks like the act of coming to God’s throne and receiving his grace. I need to plant myself front and center at the throne of grace and gaze upon Jesus. It is a habit I am slowly learning. I’m so grateful he is a gentle and patient teacher.” Fresh Out of Amazing

Time and time again when I have been weak and weary God has used his word to heal my heart. This was true that day I showed up to study the book of Hebrews for the first time years ago. It was certainly the case when I penned the  words in my book Fresh Out of Amazing.  There has not been one time in my life when I have honestly come seeking to be filled up that God has denied me. I think this is why I can’t stop telling women about my love for God’s Word. If you ever hear me speak or read anything else I’ve written you will probably come to a part much like this where I sound a bit like a broken record. It just matters that much.

I will always do my level best to leave you with the encouragement to be a girl who sits at the feet of Jesus and receives his mercy through engaging with his powerful Word. I can’t stop, and I won’t stop. I spent years treating God’s Word as an accessory I carried to church or pulled it out to write a Bible verse on a note for a friend. Until I hit rock bottom and God used it to put the pieces of my heart back together I did not realize his Word was so much more than a crutch, it was a sword.

I want that for you, too. Let’s live like our lives depend on it. Because honestly, I think they really do.

xo,

Stacey