I Messed Up...
- Kelly Price
- Jun 21
- 2 min read
We’ve all been there. That moment when you realize—you really messed up.
Sometimes it's something small. Other times, it’s something that cuts deep, with real consequences. And in that moment, your mind floods with fear, regret, and self-condemnation.
What’s your first thought?
For many, it’s something like: “I messed up… my dad is going to kill me.”
But what if instead, the thought was: “I messed up… I need to call my dad.”
Same failure. Completely different heart posture.
One comes from fear. The other comes from trust.
This shift in tone—this subtle change in expectation—completely transforms the way we respond. It determines whether we hide in shame or step forward in hope. Whether we isolate or reach out. Whether we believe we’re doomed or believe we can be redeemed.
This is what I know about my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
No matter what I’ve done or how badly I’ve messed up, when I go to Him, He doesn’t meet me with condemnation. He meets me with compassion. He doesn’t shame me—He saves me.
Sure, my choices can bring pain. I may still have to walk through the consequences. But I never have to walk through them alone. He is always with me, and He always welcomes me back when I turn to Him.
I serve a forgiving Father—one who’s not surprised by my mess-ups and doesn’t love me any less because of them. He just wants my heart. He wants my surrender. And every time I turn back to Him, He’s already there with open arms.
There is no perfect human. None. Not one. The only perfect One is Jesus. And the good news? He already paid the price for our imperfections.
I don’t need to earn His love. I don’t need to impress Him. I just need to go to Him.
That’s the difference. That’s the grace. And I’m so thankful for it.
So the next time I mess up—and there will be a next time—I know exactly who to call.
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