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We are united in the need for acceptance and appreciation. Generally, we’d like our peers to express approval so we will be able to experience the sensation of being accepted. Though Christians know that feelings are untrustworthy indicators of truth, followers fall into this pattern of looking for discernible approval too. Honestly , one of our most precious possessions is God’s acceptance of us as we are now.
Thanks to Jesus Christ, we own a full measure of God’s grace.
The Father does not say, “When you clean up your life, I can accept you.” Grace and performance is not a workable formula in God’s economy. If being a Spirit-filled follower meant achieving some lofty behavioral standard on our own, we’d all wear ourselves out in the attempt. We borrow this concept of performance-based religion from the planet. Folk change their garments, habits, finances, and roles to gain acceptance from their peers.
The sole problem is the people who like your appearance today will not like it tomorrow. It is true you can’t please everyone, but you can thrill the Lord by spotting His unconditional acceptance of you. We’ve all the standing we need : we are the youngsters of God and envoys of Jesus Christ, living in the dominion of light! If we ignore our main possession - acceptance by God - then we shall finish up in the planet’s vain cycle of consistent effort and activity as a plan to earn the Lord’s confirmation. Liberty and intimacy are rooted in His openly given acceptance. Rather than shielding ourselves from His judgment, we will bask in God’s gracious love.