Quashing the voices of disapproval

 My child, So many of you carry the ache of others’ disapproval. You feel the sting of human judgment and wonder if it reflects the truth. But listen to the Scripture: “Who will accuse those whom God has chosen? God has approved of them. Who will condemn them?” (Romans 8:33-34 GWT).

Repeat those words any time you feel disapproval, and the Word of God will set you free. Let them echo through your soul. I am the One who holds the gavel—and I have declared you innocent. Washed in My blood, you are accepted, covered, and cherished. The opinions of others—even your own harsh inner voice—hold no power beside My verdict.

When their words unsettle you … when your thoughts accuse… return to Me. Whisper it aloud if you must: “God approves of me, who will condemn? God approves of me, who will condemn?”

Of course, the answer to that is no one. No one, not the most spiteful person, has the right to contradict what I say is true.

I do not condemn you. I intercede for you. I plead your cause continually, not out of obligation but out of boundless love. My death and resurrection secured your freedom, and nothing—nothing—can separate you from My love.

So rest, beloved. Trust My approval above every voice. It is enough. With love that cannot be undone, – Jesus


With love beyond measure,

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Jesus Took Your Shame—Walk in His Freedom

Do you ever feel like a lowly worm—burdened by shame, guilt, or a vague sense of worthlessness? Do you feel as though you are failing, yet you don’t even know exactly how? As if I do not fully accept you just as you are?

If you do, hear this truth: those feelings are not from Me.

I did not come to condemn you but to save you. The weight of shame is never something I place upon My children. I despise shame—so much so that I took it upon Myself on the cross, so you would never have to bear it. Hebrews 12:2 says that I scorned the shame, endured the cross, and now sit at the right hand of the Father. My sacrifice removes your shame and restores you to honor before God.

Yet, sadly, many of My children still live under the burden of shame, believing they are unworthy, believing they are somehow failing Me without knowing why. But Romans 8:1 declares that there is no condemnation for those who are in Me. When I convict, I do so with clarity, direction, and encouragement.

Look at how I interact with My children in Scripture. I never tell an actual person that they are simply "bad" or "wrong." Instead, I gently and specifically point out areas where growth is needed. You may call yourself a loser, please don't, but you will never hear anything like that from Me. Instead, I might say, "You know your drinking is starting to affect your relationships with people you love." 

I do not leave you in despair with your sin—I come alongside you, placing My arm around your shoulder, and I show you the way forward: I say, "Do you see that? We are going there, together."

I do not hold you in shame. I lift you up.

You are no longer a lowly worm. In Me, you are a butterfly.

With love beyond measure,

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Come to Me: A Love Letter from the Savior

In today’s reflection, we pause to remember the nearness of Christ, especially when life feels restless and hurried.

When the world presses in, Jesus whispers the opposite of striving. His call isn’t to fix yourself first—it’s simply to come. In this voice-only video, you’re invited to listen as if He were speaking directly to you: tenderly, truthfully, and full of love.

Rest isn’t passive. It’s powerful. When we receive His love and let go of spiritual perfectionism, the Spirit begins to move within us—healing, strengthening, and flowing outward as comfort for others.

Theme: Turn to Jesus, who is with you always. Rest in His love, be filled with His Spirit, and find strength to offer love and rest to others
Length: Approx. 45 seconds

Let your heart be still. You are seen, you are loved, and grace is within reach.

With love beyond measure,


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I breathe you in

You are My beloved—My living endearment, precious and cherished beyond words. Like a fragile creature nestled in the shelter of My hand, I stoop to lift you with care. I hold you close, delighting in your presence, letting the wonder of who you are fill My heart. All that I am, I offer freely to you. All I ask in return… is your trust.

With love beyond measure,

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Your Secret Identity is the Cure for Guilt

 

Many of My children say they are just sinners saved by grace. Untrue. You were a sinner; you are now saved by grace. And because of that, you are quintessentially good.

Are you overwhelmed with guilt? My apostle, Paul, agonized over his own sin. In Romans 7:24, he cries out: "Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death?"

But the identity of sin in Romans 7 is no longer yours. The moment you received Me, everything changed—you now live in My victory and freedom.

In fact, Paul goes even further: He says that when he sins, it is no longer him! "So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it." (Romans 7:17) "But if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it." (Romans 7:20)

How can this be? It means being a sinner is no longer Paul’s identity (or your own identity) at his core. His true self—and your true self—has been recreated to be the righteousness of God in Me (2 Corinthians 5:21 GNT). There is now no condemnation for those who are in Me.

Approach Me without fear—freedom from guilt is My gift to you, and like any gift, the giver desires that you delight in it.

Though at times you sin, goodness is now your true identity—the core of who you are. Your feelings about yourself, may waver, but truth does not change. Now you are ‘born again,’ fresh as a newborn colt and as innocent as a babe adored by its mother (John 3:3).

The struggle with sin in Romans 7 is over—now you live in the victory and freedom of Romans 8. Rejoice and abide in Me, for you are safe and fully acceptable.

Do you believe that I have fully freed you from guilt? What holds you back from embracing your true identity in Me?

With love beyond measure,


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A Shadow No More: Stepping into Your Identity in Christ

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Step out of darkness and into Light. Discover God’s transforming love and embrace your new identity in Christ—fully forgiven, fully renewed

With love beyond measure,



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Christ's Consuming Love

My love for you is a consuming fire, burning brightly for your soul. It is not just a theological fact—it  is passionate and alive. I delight in you

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You are my Favorite as if you were the only one ...

"You are My favorite," I say to you—not in comparison to others, but as though you are the only one I love. My love is not a cold theological concept; it is a consuming fire, full of passion and intimacy. I give all My attention to you as if no one else exists, yet this does not diminish My infinite love for others. Do you see it in Scripture? I spoke with Moses “face to face, as one speaks to a friend” (Exodus 33:11).

Only I, in My omnipotence and boundless nature, love each person with ALL My love, fully and completely. I give all My unending love to you personally. Even though I love everyone, it is as if I love no one but you.

So next time you think of My love, picture it that way—just you and Me, sitting together, Me gazing at you with unwavering adoration. Don’t write off My love as some abstract, theological truth spread out to everyone impersonally. While it is true that I love each and every person, My love for you is personal and unique, just as a parent’s love for each child is unique and irreplaceable.

Feel My love pouring over you—its warmth, its strength. Feel My breath on your face, My hand lifting your chin. I endured the cross for this, for you. As it says in Isaiah 53, I bore every wound, every stripe, so we could have this relationship. My sacrifice was not out of duty; it was out of passion for you.

So, the next time you feel unloved or inadequate, stop, be still for a moment and remember this: The depth of My love is as scandalous as it is infinite. Let it fill every corner of your soul and know that you are cherished beyond comprehension.

Revel in this love. Revel in Me.

With love beyond measure,




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Mercy for All Who Ask

I freely offer mercy. Will you reach out to me and receive it? It is yours the minute you do!

 

With love beyond measure,

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Never Abandoned: God's Parent Love Reflected in Nature

 

As animals adopt and protect their babies, regardless of species, so I have adopted you with unconditional love

With love beyond measure,

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Faith Makes You Good

And even the faith that gains my acceptance is a gift from me. (Eph 2:7-9)

Love,

God Sings Over You

I am living all around you, like the air you breathe. I am your mighty savior. I delight in you with gladness. I will calm all your fears with my love. I rejoice over you with singing in celebration of your existence (based on Zephaniah 3:17 NLT).

In your mind, picture me holding you gently, like a mother cradling her child, singing a tender lullaby. Embrace this image, feel the warmth, and find comfort in it. You are “the Beloved of God.” This is your identity; the very essence of who you are; your core self. Do not believe the voices that seek to undermine your worth and create doubt. My love for you is what makes you unique. 

You are safe in my embrace. Trust in my unwavering love and let it be the anchor for your soul.

With love beyond measure,

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Perfect Imperfection

Imperfect yet beautiful

Dear one,

Do not be dismayed by your shortcomings and failings, for they are not a barrier to my love. I have chosen to leave many of them as they are, for it pleases me to use flawed, broken individuals. It is through your imperfections that my perfect grace shines the brightest. Remember, you do not need to be perfect, because I am the Perfect One.

With love beyond measure,



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The invisible reality

I AM with you! That means you are surrounded by love and acceptance all the time. It means you have more power than you know. It means you have wisdom even when you feel foolish. It also means you are protected by an impenetrable shield. And it means my angels are ministering, whispering, to your spirit. 

Soak this in and be comforted and lifted up!

Therefore, we do not lose heart ... [because] we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).

The most-true reality is what you cannot see with your physical eyes.

Love,

P.S. Author's note: This blog is written in the voice of Christ. I feel this style of writing gives people a fresh perspective and greater sense of God's presence. Denying a duty-based faith, my goal is to free people up from condemnation and burdensome rules and present a perspective of the reader's freedom and God's unconditional love and acceptance. ~ Cyndi

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