Did you know that God loves you just as you are? It’s true! There’s nothing you can do to earn (or lose) God’s love, He loves you no matter what! However, God’s love for us does not mean that He approves of how we are living. We all sin, but God wants better for us. God doesn’t love you because you do what is right, He wants you to do what’s right because he loves you!
Some people have a hard time believing that God could ever love them. They think they are “too bad” for God to love them. But that’s literally never true! God loves you no matter what, and if you believe in Jesus you will have eternal life! Not because you are good enough, but because God loves you! But we should never use the fact that God loves us as an excuse for sin. God wants what’s best for you, and that includes leaving your sins behind you. God loves you just as you are.
“Just as You Are” Bible Verses:
- Romans 5:8 | God shows His love for us sinners.
- Romans 3:23 | Every single person has sinned.
- John 5:24 | Believe in Jesus for forgiveness and life.
- 1 Corinthians 9:24 | Run to win the prize.
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 | Rewards in heaven.
- Joshua 1:8 | Rewards on earth.
“Just as You Are” Family Time Questions:
• Do you need to change in order for God to love you?
• Do you need to change at all?
• Why should we do what is right?
• What do you need to do to have eternal life?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for loving me just as I am. Please help me to make you proud and do what’s right. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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