Freed to fail (because Christ already won the victory!)

Camped on two thoughts today:  We humans are at best 'animated dust' and at worst very ugly beasts...yet pursued with love by the God of all.  The other thought is from the wisdom of Solomon:  the conclusion of all his thoughts are summed up in reverence God and obey His commands.  I'm often awed by how complicated life feels--overwhelmed by the desire to do things 'right' and well--and then I come back to remembering God knows I am but dust.  My confidence must be in Him alone--for me and for others!  THAT is freedom.