Oh boy! Let me tell you about my favorite story of all time!!!!
IF YOU’VE FOUND YOURSELF HERE, I WANT TO SHARE THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD... THE STORY OF JESUS. HE LOVES YOU DEEPLY, RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE, AND OFFERS HOPE, PEACE, AND ETERNAL LIFE. HIS LOVE ISN’T SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO EARN; IT’S FREELY GIVEN, JUST AS YOU ARE. IF YOU ARE SEEKING SOMETHING MORE, KNOW THAT HIS ARMS ARE ALWAYS OPEN, AND HIS GRACE IS ENDLESS. YOU ARE SEEN, KNOWN, AND LOVED MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE.
The LOVE of Jesus
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
Psalm 118:1 NIV
“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? The Lord is with me; He is my helper.”
Psalm 118:6-7 NIV
JESUS’ LOVE IS CONSTANT AND UNCHANGING. I’ve spent so much of my life searching for love in people and things that could never truly satisfy. But the love of Jesus, it’s different. It’s a love that meets you right where you are, no matter what, and wraps you in peace and purpose. Psalm 118 reminds me that His love is enduring; it never runs out or changes. There’s no need to strive or prove yourself, because He simply could not love you any more or any less. His love has been the foundation for my hope and the comfort I turn to in every season.
Jesus is gentle & lowly.
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
JESUS WANTS TO CARRY YOUR HEAVY WEIGHT. Having a heavy burden actually qualifies you to come and rest with Jesus. He is such a tender & compassion Father who loves to carry our burdens. It was for the JOY set before Him that He endured the cross. That JOY was the joy of us coming to him with our hurt, with our shame and guilt, and laying it all down for Him to carry and heal. He is GENTLE & LOWLY.
The gift of forgiveness
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
Colossians 2:6 NIV
“He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; He has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.”
Colossians 2:13-14 NIV
FORGIVENESS IS A GIFT WE COULD NEVER EARN, YET IT IS FREELY GIVEN. I often get so overwhelmed by my mistakes and shortcomings, and I find myself struggling to forgive my own failures. But the beauty of Jesus’ forgiveness is that it’s complete, it covers everything, even when I feel unworthy. Knowing my debt has been paid by Him reminds me that I don’t have to carry shame or guilt. He bore it all on the cross so I could live free, redeemed, and made whole. When I stop and let His grace sink in, I remember that I am alive in Him... not because of what I’ve done, but because of what He’s done. His forgiveness is an invitation to release burdens and live in the peace and hope only He can give.
We are not supposed to be perfect!!!
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
Romans 3:23-24 NIV
“Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring-not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.”
Romans 4:16 NIV
JESUS DOESN’T EXPECT PERFECTION, HE ASKS FOR FAITH. For so long, I thought I had to have everything together to be loved by God. But Romans reminds us that we all fall short, and it’s His grace, not our efforts, that saves us. Jesus doesn’t demand that we have it all figured out; He simply invites us to come to Him, just as we are. His love and redemption aren’t earned, THEY ARE GIFTS because He is a generous Father.
This truth has given me so much freedom. On the days when I feel like I’ll never be enough, He gently reminds me that He is enough. It’s not about striving for perfection but resting in His grace. Because of Him, we’re not defined by our failures, we are defined by His love.
True acceptance comes from our Abba Father not this world
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10 NIV
“Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
John 4:14 NIV
THE SEARCH FOR ACCEPTANCE IN THE WORLD WILL ALWAYS LEAVE YOU EMPTY. For years, I chased after the approval of others. Trying to be liked and measure up to everyones expectations. But no matter how much I achieved or how many compliments I received, it was never enough. I always felt like something was missing.
Then I found Jesus. He is the only one who can truly satisfy the longing in my heart. His love doesn’t change based on what I do or don’t do. It’s constant and complete. The world’s approval is fleeting, but the acceptance we have in Him is eternal.
When I stopped striving for the world’s applause and started seeking Jesus, I finally found peace. & it is definitely an everyday decision! If you’re feeling worn out from trying to measure up, pls know this!!! You are already loved, already chosen, and already enough in Him.
Jesus is our HEALER!
“Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the edge of His cloak. She said to herself, ‘If I only touch His cloak, I will be healed.’ Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter,’ He said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And the woman was healed at that moment.”
Matthew 9:20-22 NIV
THIS KIND OF FAITH CHANGES EVERYTHING. The woman in Matthew 9 had been suffering for years, trying everything she could to find healing, but nothing worked. Yet in that moment, she simply believed that if she could just touch Jesus, everything would change. And it sure did!!
Her faith reminds me that no matter what we’re carrying, we don’t have to carry it alone. Jesus sees us in our struggles, our pain, and our weariness, and He is always there to meet us. You don’t have to fix everything on your own, and you don’t need to wait until you’re perfect. He invites you to come just as you are, and He is always ready to bring healing and peace.
Whatever weight you’re holding, whatever burden feels too heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone. His love is ready to meet you where you are, to restore you.
The BRIGHT light of Jesus
“When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”
Matthew 9:36 NIV
“Come and see.”
John 1:46 NIV
JESUS IS THE SWEETEST, MOST TENDER LOVE YOU WILL EVER KNOW. His heart is full of compassion and light. Before knowing Him, I was a sheep without a shepherd, lost and always searching! But Jesus saw me, and He sees you, with such deep love. His presence is a warm embrace, and His spirit fills us with peace. He calls us to be a light in this world, just as He is the light that shines through us.
Because of Jesus, we are no longer lost. His love moves through us, filling us with the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We don’t walk in love because we have to, we walk in love because we are made in His image, and His light fills us. His love is so strong, so unshakable, that it calls us to reflect it to others, bringing hope and healing to those around us.
JESUS LEAVES THE 99 FOR YOU. Gosh, He loves you so much. His heart is for you, and His grace is unending. Come and see... His love is waiting for you. There’s nothing you need more than Jesus. He is the sweetest, most awesome Father ever.