Key Scripture:
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 (NIV)
Reflection:
The cross is not just a symbolic gesture that God is loving; it is a personal declaration that He loves you. Christ died for you while you were still far from Him, uninterested or even resistant. That means God did not wait for you to clean yourself up before He moved toward you in love.
As a new believer, you may still feel unworthy of God’s love, especially when you remember your past or notice present weakness. Those feelings are real, but they are not the final authority. The final authority is what God has already done in history, He gave His Son for you, fully aware of every detail of your life.
The more you meditate on His love, the more your heart slowly shifts from disbelief to trust. Over time, the cross becomes more than a doctrine; it becomes your anchor and your assurance that you are wanted by God. His love is not fragile or easily withdrawn; it is rooted in what Jesus has already finished.
Prayer:
Father, thank You that You proved Your love for me through Jesus. When I feel unlovable, remind me of the cross. Let Your love sink from my head into my heart and shape the way I see myself and others. Amen.
Today’s Action Step:
Take 5 minutes and quietly thank God for specific moments in your life where, looking back, you can now see that He was caring for you, even before you knew Him.
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