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We're so accustomed to earning recognition, praise, love, and loyalty in our everyday lives. Some of us live in homes where praise and love is held back and later rewarded for good behavior. That type of environment can be complex because we never know what it means to be loved simply for being ourselves. Others of us play sports or are involved in some sort of team where recognition is given based on our level of success. These conditional examples of loyalty can make God's love seem conditional. 

We tend to look at God through the lens of our world and lives, then judge God's actions accordingly. We assume we have to think special thoughts, speak special words, and do special things for God to love us. That couldn't be farther from the truth. God chooses to love us, redeem us, and forgive us for no other reason than because that is God's nature. When we focus on what we can do to earn love, we forget how inclusive the character of God is. It is without condition, without requirements. 

What are some truths about God's character you can hold on to today?