Off Days..

Yesterday I witnessed the world number one player, Novak Djokovic play a long, exhausting and interesting game with Swiss No 2 Wawrinka. After Novak lost the first set at 6-1, I was partially shocked and figured it could be one of his off days. 

Don't we all have those days once in a while? Falling short of expectations, messing up and when nothing goes your way, giving up seems like the easy option. But, thank God for His grace. Grace is unmerited favour. When I feel like a failure, there is a God that offers forgiveness and welcomes me back when I mess up and get entangled in sin. He is not an angry God, as some may assume. Far from it, He loves you so that He did not withhold His only son Jesus from us. Jesus died on that cross to pay the price of sin once and for all. His grace is available for all who would receive it. Will you?

Just like how Novak knew he was world number 1, we also must realise that we ARE God's children whom He loves. Nothing could make God turn away from you. He loves you so much and that will never change. So, when you feel like you're having an off day. Pick yourself up and know who you are in Christ. God is able to make all things new and gives you a fresh start. 

It took more than five hours for Novak to claim the win. He fought on, ignoring the nagging negative thoughts that might have sneaked in. Let that be an example to us all. We are always going to be victorious when God is on our side. Don't  focus on our failures, instead focus on this great gift from God called grace.