"Many people concerned about salvation do not understand David's request [Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice (Ps. 51:8)] They think that it is too large a blessing to desire from God, that they are too unworthy to expect to receive such deep joy from God. They are content to be miserable and depressed all their lives, as long as they can hang onto the hope of one day getting to heaven. They feel too unworthy to ask for joy and gladness on earth as well. They think they are not fit to expect such a blessing, and they call this attitude humility. No, in truth, they are always wanting to measure grace according to their own merits, and that is not real grace!"—Andrew Murray emphasis mine
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An easy trap to fall into, I might add. Grace is measured by God's standards, not ours (praise God for that!). We can enjoy his presence continually by resting/remaining/abiding in him.
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I think grace is just too darn amazing to remember how amazing it is. I have to keep reminding myself how incredibly awesome grace is.
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