Beyond the King's love?

All too often we find ourselves bonded to this idea that we are beyond God's help. This idea has been around since the fall of man, and is so prevalent in our nature that often it goes unnoticed, untouched, unchanged. Even as Christians we tend to find ourselves thinking we are beyond him. This can manifest itself in a multitude of ways. Some believe they are beyond God because they are "good" people who lead respectable lives. They are ruled by the mandate of manners and duty. Having had a life of little trouble and significant consequence they are yet to see their need for their maker. They believe in him as more of a theoretical God and less of a redeeming one. On the spectrum opposite we can see the wretches who believe they are so far gone that no one, especially God can possibly find value in them (which therefore pushes them deeper and deeper down the path of destitution and despair). They tend to see God as a bookkeeper and knowing their every downfall can't see how the damage can possibly be repaired. We must ask ourselves then where we find our self identity and worth. Where do we find the balance of self condemnation and praising God in his glory? We must first realize our inept nature. That while we are made in His image, we are fallen creatures subject to feelings of guilt and shame. We must recognize our deep and utter need for Him. But we have to have the confidence in God's ability to shape and mold us to be instruments in His kingdom. But a call to humility and a reminder that we are but dust is an essential part of our calling. We ought to be humbled that God is using us, not puffed up from our successes. A balance difficult to find when we have such tedency to manipulate that which is good until it is no longer recognizably good, but rather decidedly sinful. May God use us, though we are but dust. May we offer ourselves as living sacrifices to Him. May we praise Him daily for His great work in our lives. May we fellowship with each other through the unifying nature of our Lord. May we love as He loves us.