Freeing the Best Within

 

You are created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:24). The truest part of you is beautiful. I am on a mission to dismantle anything in you that blocks that beauty within. 

When Isaiah 45:2–3 speaks of breaking down gates of bronze and cutting through bars of iron to give you the treasures and secret riches within, it is pointing to the astonishing loveliness of your true self.

Like a treasure hidden deep in the earth, the most real part of you carries immeasurable value. Sometimes that part of you gets blocked by hurts, disappointments, or shortcomings—but none of that changes who you truly are.

Don’t look at your weaknesses and assume they define you. 

When Selfishness is Good

           

 
My beloved, I know your heart. I know that even your most generous acts often carry hidden longings—for approval, for purpose, for love. And I do not condemn you for this. I created you with desire. I shaped you to seek.

Even when you obey Me, there is still something in it for you—a sense of peace, a hope for reward, a longing to please. But do not be ashamed of this. What you call selfishness, I call hunger. It is part of the way I designed you to be. And I am not offended by your hunger when you bring it to Me.

When you gave your life to Me, I began the quiet work of reshaping your motives—not to erase your desires, but to redeem them. I mean for you to be motivated by, even greedy for, heavenly rewards. I do not ask you to stamp out your longing. I ask you to let Me increase it.

How to Change the World

If you consistently do one small thing—just the next right thing—you might change the world.

I’m not asking you to take on something monumental. I’m simply inviting you to pay attention. You might notice the homeless man longing for a meal, the grieving mother carrying a silent loss, or the friend who needs a word of encouragement. Offer a nourishing lunch. Make a compassionate call. Sit beside someone who feels alone.

I’m not asking you to feed all the hungry children in Africa.

I’m asking you to do the next right thing.

The essence of the Christian life is really quite simple.

Do one thing—

the next right thing.

One … one … one …

and maybe you will change the world.

With love beyond measure,

Jesus

For more content, visit Facebook https://facebook.com/gracewithinreach

Carrying the Aroma of God's Heart

Oh beloved little one. When you abide in Me, you carry the fragrance of Christ. You exude My own sweet aroma (2 Corinthians 2:14–15).

Perfume has the power to stir emotions, awaken memories, and lift a person from where they stand. It draws people without effort. So it is with My captivating scent in you and around you—the very essence of Myself. It whispers to others of who I am. 

I Receive You Just as You Are

 

Even when your emotions are not good for you—anger, hatred, resentment—begin with honesty.

Pour out your heart to Me with complete transparency. Talk to Me like I am the only person you have ever been able to trust. 

I receive you exactly as you are.

I hold you without hesitation.

My heart toward you is tender kindness.

My desire is to help you, not to shame you.

There is no being in the universe more kind, more loving, or more compassionate than I am.

And instead of judging you, the judgment for sin fell on Me.

So do not be afraid to come to Me as you are—even at your worst.

With love beyond measure,

Jesus

For more content, visit Facebook https://facebook.com/gracewithinreach