Diamonds, I woke up this morning thinking on the goodness of God where even after I've fallen and ashamed of what sin that was hidden in my heart yet rose to the surface, I was able to come boldly before the throne of God's grace and obtain mercy in my time of need. I didn't have to wallow in my sin or harbor, and or harden my heart, but to come before Him and ask for forgiveness. I want to be more and more like Jesus and it seems the more I try to draw closer, there are blemishes that come up that concealer won't cover up because no matter how we may try to mask the blemish, God can see what's going on underneath the foundation. Peter, one of Jesus's disciples loved Him and it was evident because God the Father revealed to Him who Jesus the Christ was yet, Jesus knew that in the face of opposition that Peter would fail Him. In fact, Peter denied Jesus three times. The one whom Jesus declared, "upon this rock (Peter) I will build my church," wou