5 Things You Need to Know to Stop Striving and Know Your Worth

5 Things You Need to Know to Stop Striving and Know Your Worth

The Best Gift to Give at Christmas

Are you hurting, as Christmas draws near?

Is there pain in your heart because of what someone did?


Has someone let you down, hurt your feelings,

confused you,

abused you,

not met your expectations?


Is there anger you can’t let go of?

Resentment seething in your soul?

Are you struggling with bitterness from long ago?


Christmas makes it possible for us to be set free.


Jesus came.

He lived a perfect life.

He died to pay for all sin.

He rose again conquering death.

He forgives us of every wrong thought and action.

Because of Him, we can forgive others as He has forgiven us.


My prayer this Christmas is that forgiveness

would be the gift we give to each other.


Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the best gift ever given:

Your Son coming to earth to save our souls

and forgive our sins.

I pray you will help us this Christmas

to give each other the gift of forgiveness.

By your grace, may we:


forgive those who have let us down,

forgive the one who has hurt us,

forgive those who never quite live up to our expectations,

forgive the thoughtless words and deeds of our loved ones,

as you have forgiven our own thoughtless words and deeds.

Father let forgiveness be the first and best gift we offer

to each one in our lives today.


I pray in the name of our Lord Jesus that you

will help us
 let go of anger, resentment, and bitterness.

May each soul be filled with your grace.

May your peace fill each heart.

Open our eyes to see all you have forgiven

us, then help us to give that same forgiveness to others.


Help me, Lord, to forgive, never forgetting

how you have forgiven me.

Your love sets our hearts free.

Praise Your holy name!

Freedom

Christ offers freedom

Freedom from striving
Trying to earn
Hoping to be good enough

Freedom from fear of death
From crippling guilt
From the penalty of eternal separation from God

Freedom from despair
Hopelessness
Condemnation
Loneliness
Fear

Freedom to be who He created us to be.
Freedom to love others.
Freedom to live a life that honors God.

He took the penalty of sin for us
He offers His righteousness in exchange for our sin
when we believe and have faith in Him.

“For freedom Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5:1

3 Burdens We Lose When We Choose Grace

Grace is loving kindness given with no way to repay, earn, or deserve it. It’s receiving God’s unmerited favor and forgiveness. When perfection reaches down to love helpless sinners. Grace is free and lasts forever. 

What an incredible, beautiful gift of freedom yet somehow, we keep returning to chains. Grace by its definition can’t be combined with works. The Apostle Paul wrote, “And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace” (Romans 11:6). 

He also reminds us, “I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!” (Galatians 2:21).  

Jesus died for us because we could never obtain freedom from sin on our own. We’re powerless apart from Him. 

Scripture teaches, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1).

Three burdens God’s grace frees us from:

The burden of slavery to the law

There are 613 laws in the Old Testament. Jewish leaders added many more leaving people drowning in detailed law. 

Obeying the well-known ten commandments is impossible. Who will never covet another’s belongings or put anything or anyone before God? What about always keeping the Sabbath day holy? 

We might easily avoid murder or adultery but Jesus took it further when He taught, “Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:28). He also revealed that hating another person is like committing murder (Matthew 5:21-22). Jesus wanted to make it clear no one can keep the law. He came to set us free from this impossible task.

Some are able to live more righteously than others. One might live an evil life, committing violent acts while another gives their life to serve those in need. The person who demonstrates more kindness might think this earns her a ticket to heaven. The problem is the standard for living in God’s presence in heaven is perfection. Scripture instructs us in James 2:10, “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.” 

During the Apostle Paul’s ministry to the early church, he continually fought the lie that Gentiles must obey the Jewish law to become a Christian. He explained in Galatians 2:16, “Know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.”

Jesus came to set us free from the law’s immense weight! He promised, “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me... for My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

The burden of being “good enough”

How good is “good enough?” How do you know if you’ve earned favor with God? 

Sometimes, God uses me to bless someone either through words I write, giving encouragement, or offering help. In those moments, I may fleetingly feel virtuous. But other times ugliness comes out of my heart: jealousy, pride, disdain, deceit, and other offenses. Then I know how weak I am. I can only live a godly life as I rely on Christ in me.

It’s impossible to reach heaven through obedience. We may as well try to fly to the moon in a hot air balloon. The Bible teaches, “There is no one righteous, not even one” (Romans 3:10). Jesus once stated, “No one is good—except God alone” (Luke 18:19). 

On my best day, when I’m seeking Jesus and have spent time praying and yielding my heart to Him, I still struggle with pride, impatience, and selfishness. To overcome these faults, I must rely on His holiness through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Jesus came to earth and lived as a human to understand our struggle against sin and died to break its power. Without Him, we remain enslaved. My best intentions and greatest efforts can’t overcome the seed of sin planted when the first man and woman rebelled against God. By being reborn through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can choose righteousness. 

In God’s great love, He sent His Son to do what we’re incapable of: live a perfect life and pay the price for disobedience. Since sin deserves death, He suffered and died in our place; being fully God, He conquered death and rose as our eternal Savior. He now offers salvation to anyone who believes in Him. Not because we’re deserving but because of His grace and unfailing love. 

When we trust in Christ and receive His grace, His Spirit dwells in us and enables us to live honorably. When we fail, as we all do, He promises, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

The burden of doubting salvation

The denomination I grew up in taught once you believe in Jesus, you’re His forever. But the underlying disclaimer, live by the rules or you probably never truly believed, caused doubt. Therefore, members frequently made multiple professions of faith. I remember one evangelist who proclaimed, “If you’re not leading people to Jesus, you’re not a Christian!” Fear struck my heart. Being shy and reserved, I lacked such boldness. Seeking to prove my Christianity, I made myself go door to door in my neighborhood. I can’t remember what I said but I probably invited them to the revival.

My struggles with doubt usually resulted in conversations with Jesus. Wrestling in prayer with Him after the incident where I went door-to-door, a light came on as I thought, “I know Him.” Regardless of what anyone might say, His Spirit lives in me and He’s been there for me since the moment I believed in Him. Salvation comes through a relationship. Christianity is knowing Jesus personally and loving Him. Religion is about performance. Yes, He wants us to follow Him and strive to love as He loves but He’ll never leave us. 

Jesus promised, “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and the Father are one” (John 10:27-30).

God pours out grace on the undeserving. All people rebel against God yet He gives us every day the gifts of sunshine, nature, food, drink, and life. The Bible says He sends rain on the just and unjust (Matthew 5:45). He gave His Son to offer life to anyone who believes. He welcomes all people. And once we belong to Him, we are held in His embrace of love and grace forever. He blesses us not because we’re good but because He loves us.

Grace Made Clear

One incident in my life made grace real to me. I’ve regularly attended worship service and read my Bible for most of my life but sometime after marriage, my husband and I stopped going to church for a few years. I went days without thinking about God. 

In my late thirties I’d never been pregnant though I wanted a child. But my husband felt reluctant about being a father, to the point he had a vasectomy. I agreed with my head but not my heart. I stuffed my feelings and thought I could manage. Much later I found out he made that choice because he didn’t think he’d be a “good enough” dad.

Eventually I began seeing a counselor who suggested we try alternative conception methods such as artificial insemination. Over time, my husband’s heart had softened and he realized God would give him what he needed to parent well. We decided to take her advice and I went in every month for almost a year. 

After a year of no success, we decided to stop insemination efforts. I remember praying one day and asking God to show me what I should do or to change my desires.

 A few days before Christmas, the doctor we’d been working with called and asked if we’d ever considered adoption. I told him we might though my husband and I hadn’t discussed that option before. His words taught me a lesson in grace: “There’s a baby boy who was born yesterday who’s available if you’re interested.” What?! Twenty-two hours later I held our son in my arms. 

I’d been “doing” the least for God I’d ever done and suffered from a choice we made, yet He gave us a miraculous opportunity to adopt. I felt the full meaning of grace more at that moment than ever before. I realized then and know now, God’s love for me isn’t dependent on my behavior. He simply loves me. Completely, without reservations. No ifs or buts. 
 
Our son is now grown and married and one of the greatest blessings we’ve experienced. He provides a picture of what God’s grace is like. And my husband has been the best dad anyone could have.  God’s gift to us also brought me back to serve Him but with joy and not because I feel obligated. 

God’s Heart

Grace reveals God’s heart and character. From the moment He decided to create mankind in His own image, He planned to redeem us. He didn’t want children who were programmed to love and serve Him. He wanted us to willingly come to Him in faith trusting His goodness. He also knew that giving us the choice to rebel meant allowing corruption into the world. Sin destroys whatever it touches. We only have to look around us to see the results of disobedience: pain, chaos, suffering, wickedness, and death. God couldn’t allow evil to enter heaven or for sinful mankind to live forever. We faced death and eternal separation from our Father.

But God unfolded His majestic plan. His perfect Son, Jesus Christ, would come to earth as a man, fully God yet fully human, live the perfect life required for salvation, choose to pay the price for our rebellion and as God, overcome death. 

When Jesus rose again, He made it possible for anyone who believes in Him to receive the gift of eternal life. He offers His righteousness in exchange for our sin. 

Grace says anyone who calls on His name will be saved (Romans 10:13). God’s heart cries out to us all: Believe in My Son. Receive My love. Come to Me, My beloved child.

Published at iBelieve.com

Every Day is New

Many people make New Year's resolutions, set goals, and hope for change. But too often we soon fall short and feel discouraged. We seem to think change has to come with the new year. But, the truth is:

Every day is a new beginning.
Each morning God offers a fresh start.
God continually invites us to choose life, hope, and peace.

He calls us to forget what is behind and press toward the future. (Philippians 3:13;Isaiah 43:18-19)

His compassions are new every morning. (Lamentations 3:22-23)

His love never fails. (Psalm 36:7)

Thank You Father for continually cleansing and refreshing my heart.
Thank You that every moment is an opportunity to choose love.

We need not be discouraged when we make mistakes, fall behind, or miss our goals.

His grace is limitless.

7 Barriers Legalistic Religion Puts Between People and Jesus

Have you ever entered a church for the first time and sensed you didn’t belong? Maybe you felt unwelcome because of your appearance or speech. Perhaps everyone else seemed put together while your life was full of heaviness and uncertainty. Many refuse to attend worship services because they’ve been harshly judged or rejected by Christians.  

Too often religious groups teach that we have to behave or look a certain way before we can come to Jesus, while He says, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29, NIV). 

Jesus continued with this astounding truth, “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:30). Unfortunately, Christians have frequently taught the opposite about following Jesus by adding burdensome expectations. He came to set us free from the law and its consequences yet we keep running back to its impossible demands. 

The Gospel is good news: Jesus loves us completely and became a man like us. He lived the perfect life it’s impossible for us to live. Then He chose to die in our place, paying the price for our sin and breaking its power.  Conquering death, He set us free from the burden of the law. He lovingly invites all who will trust Him to accept His righteousness as ours. We just have to believe in Him and receive His love. 

His grace is so outrageous and hard to believe, that we try to earn His love and require the same of others. The church too often puts barriers between people and Jesus though He wants us to build bridges. 

Here are 7 lies too often taught or implied that keep people from Jesus: 

1. The Christian life is about keeping the rules.

I’ve always been a rule follower. I grew up in a denomination which emphasized expected behaviors: Go to church regularly, don’t drink alcohol, smoke, dance, or have pre-marital sex were favorites. Keeping these made you a “good” Christian. Never mind that some of these directives were man-made.

It’s easy to follow a hand-picked list of laws. I was proud of avoiding the big three: alcohol, cigarettes, and sex.  

Each group often has its own list. Others look at these expectations and say, “I could never be good enough to be a Christian.”

Scripture records, “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it” (James 2:10, NIV).  In other words, it’s impossible for us to earn favor with God through our behavior. 

Jesus brought good news. The Apostle Paul wrote, “For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse...Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because ‘the righteous live by faith’...Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us” (Galatians 3:10-13, NIV). 

Jesus rescued us from the burden and curse of the law. He fulfilled its demands and offers us grace, forgiveness and undeserved favor. 

Does that mean our behavior doesn’t matter? Of course not. When we believe in Christ, His Spirit lives inside of us and helps us live a righteous life. But no one will do that perfectly. We’re all in continual need of His grace. Once we believe, we’re His forever and our sin will never again separate us from Him.

Truth: The Christian life is about abiding in Jesus and living in relationship with Him realizing we’re helpless in our own strength.

2. You must achieve a victorious Christian life to prove you know Jesus. 

Various groups have their own definition of what a victorious life looks like. For some, it’s having daily devotions, attending services each week, memorizing Scripture, or witnessing to others. Another church might emphasize avoiding worldly behavior and living separated from their culture. You’re expected to be better than others or you don’t know Jesus.

Actually, life is a step-by-step journey. I may experience victory one minute and in the next fail miserably. Every day I have a choice. Hopefully my journey is an upward one but it will consist of ups and downs, victories and failures, glory and sorrow. Following Jesus is a state of continual repentance, learning, and growth.  I’ll never reach perpetual victory on earth. 

Truth:  We need to continually seek Jesus and not focus our efforts on becoming a super saint. Our faith is all about Him not us.

3. You must worship like my congregation. 

Most people have a strong opinion about what the worship service should be like. Hymns only or contemporary band. Solemn and respectful or loud and rejoicing. Liturgy or spontaneity. Leather bound Bibles or Scripture on an iPad. Dressing up or down. 

Some services are quiet and traditional while others are loud and modern. International groups may look totally different. Is another group wrong because they don’t look or sound like mine?

I once received a letter judging the way my church worships. Stunned, my first reaction was to become defensive but I held back. As I prayed about how to respond, I realized this person spoke out of fear of making a mistake and losing God’s favor. What they needed was love and grace. 

Is there one right way to do church?

Jesus said, “...True worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks” (John 4:23, NIV). Our Savior is looking at our hearts, not the outward trappings. 

Truth: There are multiple ways to conduct a worship service, God is looking for the heart that’s focused on Him. 

4. True Christians should all look alike.

Can we identify who believes in Jesus by their outward appearance? Once, a tattooed, pierced person would’ve been labeled non-Christian. Today, this describes some pastors and ministry leaders. 

The problem with judging by looks is that standards and customs change over time and vary around the world. What’s taboo today may be acceptable in a few years. 

God never intended for us to be identical. He created unique one-of-a-kind individuals. God’s Word doesn’t give detailed directions on what’s acceptable for appearance but we’re given these principles:

• Glorify God in all you do. The Apostle Paul wrote, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31, NIV). 

• Don’t lead others to sin. “Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God” (1 Corinthians 10:32, NIV).

• Seek modesty. The Apostle Paul wrote to his young friend, “I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety...” (1 Timothy 2:9, NIV). But keep in mind that what’s considered modest changes through the years and is different for each culture. 

Truth: God gives us the freedom to choose how we dress and present ourselves. We’re each responsible to make choices we believe honors God. 


5. Keep searching until you find the formula for maturity. 


I spent a lot of years looking for the way to instant maturity. There are hundreds of books, articles, sermons, seminars, and weekend retreats promising the secret. Many times, I’ve thought, “This is it! These are the steps to becoming a super Christian!” Unfortunately, when all is said and done, I’m still me and there’s no shortcut.

Jesus taught, “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me” (Luke 9:23, NIV). 

Truth: There’s no secret for instant growth.  We have to make the day-by-day journey and will not reach perfection until we see Jesus in heaven. 

6. Only those who understand deep truth and study hard can know God intimately. 

What God makes simple, we often complicate. The Gospel is easy enough for a young child to understand and accept. God's truth is like a pool a child is able to wade in while someone more mature can dive in and never reach the bottom. 

The Bible is supernatural. We can delve into the depths of His teaching and never reach the point we know it all. But knowing God personally is an act of faith available to everyone. We respond to His love and receive all He has to give.

Truth: Knowledge is good but God wants our love most of all. The Apostle Paul wrote, “...knowledge puffs up while love builds up” (1 Corinthians 8:1, NIV).

7. If you blow it big time, you’ll miss or mess up God’s plans for you.

Some people teach that God has a perfect, beautiful plan for us, and if we commit certain sins, we ruin that plan and have to settle for second best. 

This false teaching puts a heavy burden on the human heart. A person can set out with the intention of keeping the law but when they fail, as we all do, they’re left feeling defeated, discouraged, and will possibly give up. I’ve known those who’ve said, “Well, I’ve blown it so I might as well do what I want now.” 

Following God’s commands is a wise way to live but doesn’t make us better than others or guarantee certain outcomes. I was once trapped in a self-righteous mindset and cringe to think of the pride I placed in my seeming purity. I knew in my heart I wasn’t better than others but I clung to the appearance like a life raft. All the while, Jesus was giving me free grace. The same grace is offered to everyone because no one is capable of being good enough. 

 Failing to obey His commands never overrides His grace or redemption. 

There are consequences for sin and Scripture teaches we reap what we sow but when we confess our sins and turn to God, He forgives and gives restoration (I John 1:9).  God can redeem anyone and anything.

When a Pharisee criticized Jesus for allowing a sinful woman to wash His feet, He remarked, “...I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little” (Luke 7:47, NIV).

The Apostle Paul wrote, “In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined to the plan of Him, who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will” (Ephesians 1:11, NIV). We can’t mess up God’s plan. He even uses our mistakes to accomplish His will. Scripture records, “...No purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2, NIV).

Truth: We all need redemption. God can redeem anything and anyone. No one can prevent God from reaching His objectives.

Friends and family love us despite knowing our weaknesses. This love is strong but in truth is not even a drop in the ocean compared to the love Jesus has for us. He knows our every weakness and still loves us completely. It’s impossible for Him to love us more!

Jesus came to build a bridge between people and God. He overcame the only barrier making it impossible for us to come to God—our sin. All are invited to believe in Him, receive His love, and accept His gift of salvation. When we do, His grace covers us and gives us all we need to follow Him. He took the burden of the law on Himself so we don’t have to carry that load.

I believed in Jesus at an early age and then allowed myself to be entangled in the false teaching of keeping the law to prove my salvation. Jesus came because we can’t keep the law perfectly. I’ve been learning what grace really means for over thirty years and it still seems new and like a breath of fresh air. 

Grace is an incredible, astounding gift. Underserved. Unearned. And it’s yours for the taking.


First published at iBelieve.com 

Feeling Exposed? How Christ’s Light Illuminates Our Deepest Places

Discouragement clouds my soul when unloving thoughts seem like the default in my heart. Jealousy rises up: often prompted by social media posts. When selfishness plagues me, pride is always waiting.

There are moments as a teacher when I’m shocked at my impatient or rude response to a student when I’m in a stressful situation. A friend gleefully shares on Facebook about their current victory, and sometimes my first reaction is envy or resentment and I choose not to give a “like.” An opportunity to serve or meet with other believers is open, but I want to keep my evenings free for television or comfort. Guilt over my weakness pulls me down.

I want to be the loving, kind, patient, giving woman Scripture teaches about but I often fail.

How liberating when I learned: Seeing the yuck in our lives, means we’re in God’s presence.

Jesus illuminates the dirt in our hearts so we can repent. Feeling remorse for our failings is good.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12, NIV).

Jesus has all power over evil and overcomes our wrongdoing. As long as we keep our eyes on Him, He will show us the way and reveal all that needs to be cleansed.

Evil seeks the shadows in order to hide wickedness (John 3:19). Those who stay there are blind and often numb to conviction.

Darkness can’t exist unless light leaves. We don’t turn on darkness; we turn off or from the light.

We have night because the earth moves away from the sun not because its illumination is swallowed. Light has all power over darkness.

Darkness hides. Light reveals.


C. S. Lewis, one of the most well-known Christian writers, wrote, “It is when we notice the dirt that God is most present in us: it is the very sign of His presence.” 

This truth encourages me. Instead of choosing discouragement, denial, or escape when conviction comes, I run to Jesus, yielding to the Holy Spirit as He fills and guides me. He always forgives. I rejoice that He reveals my sin rather than leaving me blind to my own faults. The one who can’t see where they’re wrong can’t repent. Change comes from awareness of our faults. 

We’ll never reach moral perfection on earth. Until the day we enter heaven, we’ll battle daily with our weaknesses. But we can learn to move forward by listening to God’s leading and following and obeying Him. When I’m convicted of behavior that grieves God, instead of rejecting myself, I submit to Him. I confess and agree with His truth, receive His forgiveness, and ask Him to help me yield to His Spirit. When I’m surrendered to Him, He produces His fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control through me (Galatians 5:22-23). 

Jesus, help me stay in the light. Thank You that I belong to You and You live in me. Thank You for revealing all in me needing to be cleaned up or restored. I want to live in Your truth by walking in repentance and grace. Help me yield to Your Spirit so You can produce good fruit in my life. When discouragement comes or I’m tempted to give up and hide from the truth, help me resist and accept Your unconditional love as I keep moving forward. I know You love me and nothing can ever take that away. 

What is God revealing about your life today?

Write a prayer of confession and give all your struggles to Him.

How can you yield to the Holy Spirit?

Published first at Wholly Loved.com

Jesus Came to Set Us Free

Jesus is the only answer.

Only He can set us free from hatred, anger, and injustice.

Only His Spirit can change a heart.

Shine Your Light Jesus.

Into every heart.

Into every dark corner.

Change my heart.

May I love as You have loved me.

Listen for His Voice

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12

“Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” John 8:47

I’ve been taught about who Jesus is since birth and have heard Bible lessons since I was old enough to listen. When I was 13, I believed in Him personally realizing He came to save me from my sin. He’s always been there. There were years I worked and strived thinking I had to keep a checklist to stay in His favor. Times I thought I had to perform in order to prove I knew Him. Yet, I always knew Him in my heart. I remember moments when I would talk to Jesus about not being “sure” of my salvation. Then I would realize I was talking to my Lord. Of course I knew Him!

Grace is an amazing gift from God.

What Jesus wants is for us to walk with Him, not focus on keeping rules. It’s not about us striving to live up to our chosen list of dos and don’ts. He wants us to follow Him and listen for His voice. He wants us to walk in the light. As we walk with Him, listening for His truth, we will hear Him guiding us. He speaks as the still, small voice in our hearts. He uses the truth of the Bible and speaks to us through the Holy Spirit.

He wants a relationship with us. He desires that we focus on Him not on how “good” we want to be. Apart from Him, we may do a good deed now and then but we can’t be pure.

Jesus, I want to walk in the light with You. I know I belong to You. Help me hear Your voice guiding me. Thank You for giving me the Light of Life.

Please guide others to know how much You love them and draw them to Your light.

We All Need Grace

“God doesn’t want us to live enslaved to insecurity, futility, defeat or fear. Christ died to set us free, and the deeper we anchor ourselves in grace, the more we experience Christ’s freedom.

Thanks to Christ’s death and resurrection, we don’t have to stress, strive, or perform. We simply need to rest in what Christ has already done. That is when we begin to come alive; to live as He intended. That’s when we experience true and lasting freedom.

This sixty-day devotional helps women reflect on God’s grace and the freedom of living deeply anchored in Him.

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