For many years, I sat under teaching that hindered my Christian walk. I did not know it at the time, but my frustration, confusion, and constant feeling of condemnation were the result of mixing law and grace. I found myself going to church week after week only to leave each time feeling worse about my life. I can remember looking around at the people in the congregation and wondering to myself if I was the only one who felt this way. Was I the only one desperately wanting to please God but falling short daily?

I always believed God was angry with me no matter what I did. I feared Him in a negative way and I believed that my salvation was not eternal but based on my ability to “stay right with God.” Every day, I questioned everything I did or did not do, wondering if my actions were pleasing to God.

All of this changed the day I heard Pastor Prince speak on the truth of grace. For the first time in my life, I found myself drawn to the message of grace in contrast to the law. My heart lightened and I felt as though a breath of fresh air had hit me. It was as if the wool had been removed from my eyes and I was able to see Jesus for who He truly is. I now know that grace is not a doctrine but a person—Jesus Himself. Grace empowers us to go and sin no more; it is not a license to sin.

Today, I am thankful for the precious gift of righteousness that is ours through Christ’s sacrifice. I am thankful that by His stripes, we ARE healed. I am thankful for the eternal salvation I have today through the finished work that Jesus did on the cross. I no longer fear teaching my sons about Jesus. I can rest and be at peace in Him alone.

Thank you, Pastor Prince, your family, and Joseph Prince Ministries, for bringing the true gospel to the world and especially to those who have never heard about Jesus before. Thank you also for reminding believers who we are in Him. God bless you all!