Acceptance....Once For All

There is nothing like knowing you are accepted. And what's more...that you didn't have to do anything to be accepted except believe. God's unconditional love has given me hope beyond reason.

All my life I tried to be perfect. I did whatever it took to keep the spotlight on me and my ability to do everything right. But the illusion of perfection was shattered after a series of traumatic losses. During my freshman year of college, my mom took her own life. During our first year of marriage, my husband and I lost a baby. And then 5 years later, the marriage itself would crumble. I was devastated on so many levels and confused about why these things had to happen to me. This wasn't the perfect life I was striving for!

Through all of the pain, God, rich in mercy, showed me He made a perfect way for me, through His Son, Jesus. I couldn't earn it. I didn't deserve it. I was just like everyone else on Earth. Desperate. Unable. Hurting. That's why Jesus gave His perfect life for mine. For all of us. Praise Him! My eyes are finally on the right thing. I've never experienced so much peace and joy. He continues to heal my heart with His word. And forever we will be together - nothing can separate us from His love!