Lessons From a Mother's Heart ಮಾದರಿ

My daughter said something to me recently that absolutely broke my heart, and I'm afraid that there are other people out there who believe the same thing.

When my daughter was 13, she began making some bad choices. I explained to her that my job as her mother was to protect her because these choices hurt her. She continued to make these bad choices, so I had no choice but to give her consequences. No matter what consequences I gave her, her actions didn't change.

I finally got exasperated one day and said, "I don't know what to do. I've already grounded you from TV, taken away the tablet, and taken away your VR. Please tell me, what am I supposed to do next?"

She looked at me and, in a quiet little voice, said, "Well, maybe you have to get rid of me."

There wasn't any anger in her words. She said it in this genuine, sad way because in her sweet little heart, she thought maybe it would just be better. Maybe Mom can't keep forgiving me. Maybe my mom can't keep loving me. It's probably best for everyone if I just go.

It hurt my heart so badly that she would believe this. But friends, I think many of you believe the same thing. You think that your Father in Heaven cannot continue to forgive you for the bad choices you've made. You think He can't keep loving you, that there's no way He could use you in His kingdom to do good things anymore. You think it would be better if you just walked away.

I'm here to tell you that is so, so far from the truth. When my daughter accepted our offer to adopt her, she became part of our family, and there is absolutely nothing that can separate her from us. There is nothing she can do that will stop us from loving her.

It is the same once you accept Jesus' offer to be adopted into His family. There is nothing that can separate you from Him. There is nothing that can stop Him from loving you. Read Romans 8.

When I gave my daughter rules, I wanted her to follow them, not because they determined my love for her but because I knew what was best for her. I want her to have a good life and avoid suffering because of her choices. It's the same with your Father in Heaven. His love is so great that He encourages you to follow the law because He understands the earthly consequences when you disobey.

When I explained this to my daughter, she ran into my arms and wrapped her arms around me. I just held her. She actually didn't let go for minutes, and neither did I.

I want you to know that all it takes is a moment of repentance, where you say, "Jesus, I'm sorry I did this. I want to come home," and He will accept you. He is waiting with His arms open wide. Run to Him. Let Him embrace you. Trust me, He won't let go.