New believers may find it difficult to accept the fact that God loves us just as we are. Much of the world operates by conditional love, which offers approval and acceptance on the basis of performance. So when we first come to Christ, there is often a natural tendency to assume we must strive to "deserve" our blessings, such as wealth, happy families, or good careers.
Divine love, however, can never be earned by human effort. There is absolutely nothing we can do to make God love us more or to influence Him to stop loving us. (Romans 5:8; 1John 4:8) Many believers understand this intellectually but have trouble believing it deep down in their hearts.
No matter what has occurred in your past or what you feel right now, the Father's love has always been freely given to you.
God pours His love upon us without exception- no ifs, ands, or buts.
He did'nt begin to love you the moment you asked Him into your life. Nor did He begin loving you because you went to church or rose out of the baptismal waters.
In truth, God never "began" to love you at all; He simply always has. From the creation of the world, God knew you and loved you. (1John 4:19, Psalm 139:13)
Are you rejoicing in the Father's love, or are you withdrawn and depressed? Do you exude peace, or do you always seem anxious? Is your life characterized by power and purpose or by fear? Recognizing the amazing truth of God's unconditional love is life changing. Prayerfully open your arms to His love today!
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