Mediocre: to be moderate or inferior in quality; average
Ouch, that definition is kinda harsh when you think about it. No one likes being told, "Hey, that was an average job" or "Way to be moderate"....um, no! We want to be told, "That was an awesome job! Keep it up!" I'm sure there has been a point in everyone's life where they have felt mediocre...whether its a test they don't really study for, not really doing the dishes, not fully investing their time into something they are presented with, and the list goes on and on...
The truth is, it is really easy to get sucked into a life of mediocrity, which sucks itself because living an average life is not how I want to live my life. And I feel like its a neverending cycle that we can get caught up in, because we can go through the motions of life: going to class, work, church and Bible study...but there's a difference in going through the motions and purposefully living out your life and putting your best foot forward when it comes to a relationship with the Lord.
But wanna know the best part? The Lord knows this about His creation, and that's why He gave His Son...He knew that we would struggle in this depraved world with sin and struggle, but we can be covered by His constant grace and perfect peace, if only we accept Him. It says in John 10:10-"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." I love this verse, because it shows the reality of sin and how the only thing the devil wants is for us to fail and not accept our Heavenly Father...but He sent His only Son in human form to come so that we could not only have life, but live it abundantly! I don't know about you, but that's quite possibly the greatest encouragement I could ever realize!
So even when I feel like I have messed up royally, or fallen from the path, or whatever else may come up, the Lord is faithful and constantly molding His children into who they are meant to be. He has a perfect plan for each and every one of us. I am still constantly learning this, just from thinking about the future and how uncertain it is, but I know that the Lord will reveal what He has for me when I need to know. He is good like that.
I hope this has been an encouragement, and I'm sure more will come as I continue to grow and learn from my Heavenly Father who is constantly breaking down my pride and reminding me that I am His beloved daughter.
With gratitude and His grace,
Amber G.
