"We don't fully understand how much we are loved by Him. It is only when we understand that our lovableness isn't because of our performance but because of Christ in us that we will FEEL the love of God for us. God doesn't love you IN SPITE OF you. He loves you BECAUSE OF JESUS and what He has done IN you by making you a new creation. You are no longer unlovable! Christians will never be able to effectively express God's love to others until we have embraced His love for us. We must see ourselves as citizens of GRACE LAND, and that we are dearly loved by Him.
John Eagen said, 'Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. God's love for you and his choice of you constitute worth. Accept that, and let it become the most important thing in your life . . . The basis of my personal worth is not my possessions, my talents, not esteem of others, reputation . . . not kudos of appreciation from parents and kids, not applause, and everyone telling you how important you are to the place . . . I stand anchored now in God before whom I stand naked, this God who tells me, YOU ARE MY SON, MY BELOVED ONE!'"
from GRACE LAND by Dr. Steve McVey HARVEST HOUSE
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