Today's thought comes from one of my very favorite books, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by John Bunyan. I first read this book when I was going through probably the darkest time in my life, dealing with a ton of condemnation, and what a timely gift from the Lord this book was. I recommend this to every Christian, especially those who have ever felt like they are unlovable, too wretched for God to bother with.
This quote comes from the part of the book in which Bunyan tells of his deep concern over the state of his soul...he's begun to realize he's lost, knows God can save him, but hasn't yet come to saving knowledge of Christ.
"While I was thus afflicted with the fears of my own damnation, there were two things that would make me wonder: The one was when I saw old people hunting after the things of this life as if they would live here always. The other was when I found believers much distressed and cast down when they met with outward losses, as of a husband, wife, or child...If my soul was in good condition, and I was sure of it, how rich would I esteem myself, though blessed but with bread and water. I would count those but small afflictions and would bear them as little burdens."
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