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As I am praying and thinking about today and this weekend ahead to celebrate our Risen Lord, I am flooded with all kinds of emotions- from sadness to heartbreak to thankfulness and an overwhelming since of gratitude. Today on Good Friday, Jesus died on a cross.  He died a horrific death.  It's hard to think about and imagine that someone would do that for me.  My God died for me and guess what...He died for you too. Let that sink in for a moment....someone else died for us...wow! I don't know about you, but I don't know of anyone else that would die for me.  Do you?  But not only did Jesus die, he bore, accepted, took on, all of our sins.  Why would Jesus do such a thing?  It's simple really...a four letter word....LOVE.  He loves us so much that God sent his only son to die for us so that we may have eternal, everlasting life with Him one day in Heaven.  Jesus accepted our sin debt on the cross so that we wouldn't have to--Jesus paid ...

God loves the REAL you... I'm so thankful that God loves the real me despite all my flaws and mess ups.  He loves us even when we feel bad, don't look well, messy hair, no make up, a little over weight and all.  We don't have to look like a million bucks for God.  He doesn't look at our outward appearance, but instead looks inside at our hearts.  He loves you just the way you are. There are days I just don't want to dress up, put make up on, and go outside into the real world.  Often times, I'd rather stay inside with my pj's on, no makeup with messy hair and all--and that's okay.  I think we've all had days like these. I'm comfortable that way.  I often ask my husband, "Are you okay with me not wearing make up today or doing my hair?" and he always replies, "Your beautiful just the way you are.  You don't need all that to make me love you."  Well...that just melts my heart.  This is the way Jesus looks at us too.  ...

You are not reading this by chance or by mistake.  If you are reading this today, God wants you to know how much He loves you.  He loves you enough to send His only Son to die for you.  He loves you enough to take your sin upon Himself and be the perfect sacrifice so you can have a right relationship with your Creator. Jesus loves you very much. You are worth everything to Him!   You may be facing a problem in your life that has you doubting if anyone loves you at all.  You may have been praying for relief from a certain situation with no breakthrough.  When we find ourselves doubting Gods love for us, it is time to get into God's Word for truth.  We can't trust our fickle feelings but we CAN trust our God and His Word. God's Word tells us that God loved us before we were saved (Romans 5:8) and that nothing can separate us from His Love. (Romans 8:31-39)   God's love is not based on our performance, popularity, or success.  His lov...