I am sorry this is long. But i hope someone at least gets blessed by it!(it is mostly from my devotional-but paraphrased)

"You would not be so critical of yourself, or so conscious of the opinions of others if you knew how God really felt about you!He made up his mind about you before you failed, so repent and dismiss the guilt, for guilt is the offspring of unbelief:it insults God's mercy. Stop running around looking for love. Open your heart: God is speaking to you today in the very circumstances you are trying to escape. He is the one you need when life has wounded you and you have fallen from your nesting place like a bird. Only his hand can catch your falling soul, cast it to the wind and give you strength to try again and to succeed!

The problem is, we have never been loved by anyone the way God loves us, so we have nothing to compare it to! Some of us have never been secure in the love of our natural parents and it affects how we see our heavenly father. Go to his word, it is a living love letter. It is a "statement of intent" from one who wants only the best for you.

'But i fall far short', you say. The good news is: nothing you have done or havent done has changed his mind. His love for you is constant and unconditional.

No parent wants their child to be insecure or question their love. That is why God disciplines us,develops us, and delights in us! The fact that he loves yo ueven when you are wrong, is what gives you the power to right the wrongs you have done". So pple, experience God's love afresh today and youd be glad you did!


Hope this encourages someone today!

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