Agape Thoughts
Meditations and Devotional Thoughts for the Journey
Many of us see ourselves in the prodigal son—running, failing, and fearing we’ve gone too far. But what if we’re actually more like the older brother—resenting grace when it’s given to someone else? The father in this story isn’t just calling home the lost; he’s inviting the self-righteous to rejoice. Whether you’ve wandered far or stayed close but missed the joy, our Father’s love remains the same. The question is, will you join the celebration?
Many people believe God loves them because He has to—because it’s His nature. But what if I told you that He doesn’t just love you—He actually likes you? He enjoys your personality, your quirks, and even the things you think make you unworthy. He isn’t tolerating you; He’s delighting in you. Imagine the freedom of knowing you don’t have to prove your worth or strive for His approval—you already have it. What would change if you truly believed God enjoys you just as you are?
For so long, I felt like I was chasing after God—striving, proving, trying to earn His love. But what if we were never meant to strive at all? What if God was never far from us, never waiting for us to measure up? The illusion of separation keeps us stuck, believing we must do more to be enough. But the truth is, we have always been embraced, loved, and fully accepted. The moment we stop striving and start resting in that truth, everything changes.
I used to think faith was all about knowledge—reading, praying, and doing the right things. But no matter how much I studied, something felt off. I realized my emotions about God—how I truly felt—shaped my faith more than I understood. If I secretly believed He was disappointed in me, I hesitated to pray. If I thought He was distant, I struggled to trust Him. But what if God is more loving, patient, and present than we’ve ever imagined? What if the love we’ve been searching for has been waiting for us all along?
Love isn’t something we have to earn—it’s who we are. Yet, so many live trapped by fear, striving for validation, and believing they’re separate from love. When we stop chasing love and start awakening to its presence within us, everything shifts. Imagine a life where you no longer need to prove your worth, where love flows freely, and where connection replaces judgment. That life is already yours. The only question is: Will you step into it?
