Adjusting the volume, I pressed the black button on the panel’s surface.  The tremor in the woman’s voice struck a chord as words filled the lonely space in the car.  “I always thought I had to prove myself–to convince Him that I took my faith seriously.”

Images of women ran through my mind–family members, friends, church acquaintances. Were they like the woman on the radio? Like me? How many are striving to earn God’s stamp of approval? Attempting to love God by doing more? Serving more? Giving more?

Oh, that we would hear the heartbeat of God.

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Matthew 11:28-30

God loves us.  Nothing we do will convince Love that He made a mistake in choosing us as Daughters.  No action will separate us from His life-giving, freedom-imparting, grace-conferring love gift.

If you are that woman, dear one, please hear the heartbeat of God. Discern its gentle rhythm. God loves you–just as you are.  Nothing you do will convince Love that He made a mistake in choosing you as Daughter.  No action on your part can separate you from His life-giving, freedom-imparting, grace-conferring love gift. Eliminate the mental checklist of do’s and don’ts.  Discard the heavy baggage of comparison. Step into the throne room of Agape and embrace the beauty of divine affection. You created in Hs image. You dressed in Jesus’ innocence. You loosed to live as a woman in relationship–not rules–with the Lover of your soul.

Jesus did everything necessary on the cross.

Scripture for Reflection:  
I’m absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.  (Romans 8:28-29)

Peace and grace,
Tammy

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