Justification, Joy, & Rest

It seems I either spend my time relatively oblivious to my sin and happily so, or I spend my time overwhelmed by my depravity though still holding joy that I am justified.  The problem is that I don’t often bring the two together.  The first posture is dangerous.  It is naive.  The second is good so long as it forces you to realize that love and grace go much deeper than any depravity we could know.  We ought to know our depravity, but dwell on the love that has been given lavishly.  Herein is our rest and quiescence.