As believers, we usually know what we SHOULD do, what God expects us to do, and what we know to be right!

Then there are the big “BUTS” that jump in and overrule all the “shoulds”, the expectations, and the common sense. 

Most of us have many big “buts”. We know we should make healthy choices… BUT fries and chocolate always taste so good! We should talk to that family member about Jesus… BUT we’re afraid we will offend them or damage our relationship. We want to be more patient, more compassionate, more generous… BUT we lose our tempers, focus on ourselves, and don’t want to give away what we think is rightfully ours. 

Fortunately for us, God’s BUTS of love and grace are way bigger, and He covers all of our excuses and all of our failures. He is always right there with His buts to help us overcome ours. 

BUT GOD showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8) My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, BUT GOD remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. (Psalm 73:26) You intended to harm me, BUT GOD intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. (Genesis 50:20) You killed the author of life, BUT GOD raised him from the dead. And we are witnesses of this fact! (Acts 3:15) BUT GOD is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) (Ephesians 2:4-5)

How many big buts do you have? Whenever you hear yourself throwing around a lot of excuses that keep you from God’s best, remember that He can bring victory to every battle you face. His Word gets the LAST word! And His buts are WAY bigger than yours. You are loved!