Releasing Shoulds, Oughts, & Have-tos This Easter

Your Easter Invitation!

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​Do you long to be accepted fully, and to be free of excessive "shoulds", "oughts", and "have-tos"? I certainly do.

Lately, I've noticed that many conscientious, caring people--like you and me--are tired of striving, yet feeling like we're falling short. So many expectations at work, home, church, and in our personal lives. We hunger for good news to feed our souls.  When we stop trying so hard, and let ourselves feel, we may realize our disappointment and fear of failure and/or rejection can seem overwhelming.

Jesus did not come to give us more to-do's. He does not stand over us ready to scold when we fall short of our goals. He gives no dirty looks when we're exhausted and cannot go on. God sent Jesus not to condemn us, but to save, rescue, protect, and make us whole (John 3:17).

Some of us have felt hurtful criticism from family, associates, or fellow church members. We work strenuously to avoid further rejection--whether perceived or real.

We may believe that if we say YES to Jesus that we will experience additional religious judgement or condemnation.

However, it is not God's plan to heap condemnation on us. He sent Jesus to release us to freedom and love. 

​This is the smile-able and on-going good news of Easter. You're invited to accept this relief-producing invitation from Jesus this Easter. Will you? He will hear and receive your heart-felt prayer.* 

*John 6:37: "...The one who comes to Me I will most certainly not cast out [I will never, no never, reject one of them who comes to Me].
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