A ten-word phrase that has changed my life! This truth contains the greatest news for all! Who I am, where I come from, or what I have done cannot impact the immense love that Jesus Christ has for me right now! Throughout my battle with addiction, this truth was the game-changer. This truth is summarized in the opening lyrics of the popular worship song, "Jireh," which says:

I came to realize that God loved me the same whether I was volunteering at church or acting out in my addiction! I continued to struggle to find sobriety and health in my recovery until I allowed this truth to sink in. I had to release the lie that I am more loveable when I am not active in my addiction. I can invite Jesus into my mess to love the most unlovable version of myself. I began to realize Jesus wanted to help me out of the mess. He does not condemn me for my mess when I bring it to him! The same is true for YOU:

God's love is not earned but lavished upon us even when we do not deserve it. How might our churches and relationships be different if we embraced this truth? How do we embrace each other and the mess we bring while keeping healthy boundaries?
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JUST TO CLARIFY: Love does not erase, deny, or hide consequences! Real love chooses to support someone in the consequences of their decisions. The truth is what will set you free. Love and support give us the courage to face the consequences of our choices.

OPENING VERSE LYRICS:
I’ll never be more loved than I am right now
Wasn’t holding You up so there’s nothing I can do to let You down
It doesn’t take a trophy to make You proud
​I’ll never be more loved than I am right now
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