Gods love is so amazing and perfect. God’s unconditional love is one of the most profound truths we can embrace as believers. It is so remarkable, reaching way beyond our flaws, mistakes, and failures. It is something that as a new christian I didn’t really understand or believe, until i allowed it to take root in my heart. Once i did and understood his amazing love ,that just changed everything for me. It is unlike the love we often experience in our relationship with the world—conditional and dependent on our actions—God’s love is steadfast, unwavering, and freely given. Can we stop and just think on that for a minute.

In Romans 5:8, we are reminded, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This verse shows the essence of unconditional love. God sent his son to die for our sins so we would not perish but would have ever lasting life. God loves us not because we are perfect, but precisely because we are imperfect. His love does not waver based on our performance or circumstances; instead, it remains constant, inviting us into a relationship rooted in grace.

When i first became a believer i was still very much in the world, and in a relationship that was worldly. I was craving love in all the wrong places, and thought that my body could bring me the love i deserved. I didnt know my worth or value, and for sure I didn’t know who I was in Christ. This worth and lack of value was because of all the trauma I had as a child, and I never healed from. That relationship was so toxic, and I was willing to give everything up for him, which now i realize it wasn’t him, but it was true unconditional love that i was after. It took me a few months to realize that and to break that soul tie, but once I experienced the love of God, I realized that I owed it to God to live a better life, for me and my son who was 6 years old at the time, and to make better Godly choices for us.

If not for my hairdresser Tammy inviting me to church, and experiencing the love i felt when i first walked in, I don’t think my life would be the way it is now. That is just what i needed, and God knew just the right time to bring it to me. I didn’t realize it then, but i was mad at God for the things that were done to me, and the hurt I experienced in my childhood. I really had alot of work to do, but thankfully i also had great Godly people in my life who helped to guide me on my journey. We really do life together, and I continue to grow spiritually because of it.

Understanding Gods kind of love can transform our lives. It gives us the freedom to approach God without fear, knowing we are accepted just as we are. When we come to terms with this truth, it empowers us to love ourselves and others more fully. We can extend grace to ourselves during times of struggle and show compassion to those around us, reflecting God’s love in our daily lives.