Unconditionally

How do we see ourselves? Treat ourselves? One of the biggest things I’m learning is unconditional acceptance of myself, no matter what the situation may be. It’s easier to accept ourselves when we’re having a “cute day,” when we perform well, when we meet a designated standard. We meet those conditions; therefore, somehow, in our minds, we’re worthwhile.

But what about when we don’t look or feel our best? What about when we fail? What about when we disappoint others and ourselves? Then what?

God loves and accepts us, no matter who we are, what condition we’re in. This scripture has done wonders in helping me reframe the conditional treatment I participated in, throughout much of my life:

“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:38-39

If God has determined that nothing can separate us from His love for us, giving us His Son, Jesus, to pay the price for our sins, then why can’t we accept ourselves? Unconditionally. It’s already here, His love for us, acceptance of us, belief that we’re valuable. Nothing more be added. No conditions.