UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
"Why is it so hard for us to believe that God's love really is unconditional and that we should imitate God's love not only for others, but also for ourselves?Perhaps we have regarded self-centered behavior too harshly. We are unwilling or unable to give ourselves the same gentle grace that God offers us and that we believe should be offered to others. Leap from doubt to belief and remember that God loves you, delights in you, and yearns for your response."
-- Rueben P. Job,Norman Shawchuck
I read this this morning in my daily devotional and found it a very hard read. It's exactly what I've been thinking about this past week and I do think it's something that I'm "unable" to do.
Put on that happy face
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I walked slowly but purposely up that long wooded hill, the sun leaving
streaks of narrow light as if showing me the route to my final destination.
Peopl...
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1 comment:
Polly this is a wonderful quote, and I am so glad you read it. I have watched you grow in maturity and confidence this last six months and I know that you will find the grace to love yourself also in the way you love others and in the way that God loves you. It is not pride or arrogance to have a healthy love for oneself based on our identity which is found in Christ. Remember the words of that beautiful song we sing so much at the minute
"Not because of who I am, but because of what you've done. Not because of what I've done, but because of who you are."
Keep on keepin on girl. I am proud of you.
Blessings
Charlie
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