Living Boldly

I'm 24 years old and for some reason I've got this idea in my head that I won't make any mistakes in my life. I'll make small mistakes like forgetting things and maybe getting a speeding ticket (oh wait that was last month). However, I have this lofty idea that I won't make major life mistakes; that I'll know all about a topic before I actually deal with the topic and that I won't have to readjust my thinking very much.

Oh how wrong am I?

I've recently realized this is a twisted part of my thinking pattern. I'm thankful I realized this, but know it's something that's hard to change overnight.

My professor once told me to "Sin bravely and live joyfully in the presence of the Lord." I don't think that quote was meant for everyone, but it really spoke to me. The context behind his statement reminds me that I will sin in my life because I'm human. I can't prevent myself from making mistakes, but I can try my hardest to be brave in whatever I do.

"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
1 Thessalonians 5:18

If When I sin, I will repent and live joyfully, because all I can do, is all I can do.