Crossing the Threshold of Grace

Keeping His commands isn’t necessary to enter into a relationship with Jesus; His death on the cross opened that door of grace. Keeping His commands, stretching each day to be transformed by my relationship with Christ, trying, and most days failing, to love like Jesus is the evidence of my love for Jesus, not the requirement of His love for me. I am obedient not to earn His love; I am obedient because I love. Thankfully, Jesus knows the posture of our hearts, even when our actions fall short. As always, I am so thankful for another day to try to love a little better than the day before, always listening for His guidance with my heart.