Agape Thoughts
Meditations and Devotional Thoughts for the Journey
Pain has a way of clouding our perception, but it does not change the nature of God. He is love. He is good. He is present. These truths remain unshaken, even when life feels chaotic and uncertain. Our experiences do not define God—God defines our experiences. Healing begins when we choose to see through the lens of His love rather than through the wounds we carry. The question is not whether God is with us, but whether we will trust Him even when we cannot see the way forward.
For years, I lived under the weight of false beliefs about myself—thinking I had to prove my worth, earn love, and hide my imperfections. But what if the identity I had built was based on lies? The truth is, we are not defined by our past mistakes, our struggles, or the labels placed on us. Freedom begins when we recognize the lies we've believed and choose to embrace the truth: we are already enough, already loved, and already whole. It’s time to start living as the person we were always meant to be.
For years, I thought my relationship with God depended on how well I performed—how much I prayed, how devoted I was, how “good” I could be. But then I discovered the truth: I was never meant to strive for closeness with God. I was already one with Him. His presence wasn’t something I needed to chase; it was something I already had. The moment I stopped trying to earn what was already mine, everything changed. What if you stopped striving and simply rested in the love and connection that has always been yours?
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.
