Even more than the passive comments from others is the incessant inner

voice that tells her she is not enough. Can you see yourself in this story?

Is it because of the life you used to live, the failures of this week, the

echoes of parents and friends who told you you were lacking, not quite

enough. And you never would be. Hear the voice of the Spirit affirming the

promises proven true in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus- you may

not enough on your own, But you are loved.  

The gospel is not that you need to clean yourself up, get rid of your

disgrace, and then God will bless you.  But that in your messiness, Jesus

himself has taken on your disgrace to give you new life. Jesus is more than

enough and he speaks a better word over you.  He didn’t just come for the

lonely, lost, left out, and hurting- he came especially for the lonely

lost, leg out and hurting. He has taken away your reproach and renewed your

calling in God’s world.  Find hope, the Lord has remembered. Find purpose,

he has given you a role in his story. Find some time, Prepare your heart

for the return of the king.