Do I deserve it?

Today I was praying and God really opened up my eyes to how I view myself and my life. I think that because I made mistakes in my past, I don't deserve the things that other people have. Or the things that I really want in life...the husband, the ministry, the kids...even though I believe all of these things are God's will for my life, I still can't help but think that they are an unachievable dream.

But I keep forgetting one thing. The Bible doesn't say God will give me the desires of my heart only if I never make any mistakes....God says,"You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." John 14:14. We must align our hearts with His and ask, in His name, for the desires He has placed in our heart. Not only that, but we (myself included) must BELIEVE we are worth it. God doesn't love us any less because of the sins we have committed. If we come with a repentant heart, He is waiting to forgive and wrap us in His unconditional love! THANK YOU, LORD for this! Teach me to love like you do!

So no matter what you've done, thought, said...etc...God is quick to forgive you and slow to anger. So bring all you have to His table and receive His grace in full and live in the freedom of His love.