"Every time you’re about to turn away from God because you failed, imagine this: Imagine Jesus calling out to you, with His arms outstretched for you, inviting you to come as you are because He loves you. What will you do? Will you turn away because you are not good enough? Or will you run into His open arms, and rest in His presence? Jesus is waiting for you with His arms wide open, He’s telling you to come to Him. It doesn’t matter if you’ve failed, or if you’re struggling with sin, or if you think you’re not good enough, He’s telling you He loves you, and He won’t give up on you. So don’t give up on Him."

"There’s a reason I am not writing the story and God is. He knows how it all works out, where it all leads, what it all means. I don’t."

Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are
(via womanintheword)

"I never want to be the kind of Christian who portrays themselves as perfect. I have flaws and I have struggles that’s why I need Jesus"