I thought of you when I read this quote from “Destroying the Spirit of Rejection: Receive Love and Acceptance and Find Healing” by John Eckhardt –

“God accepts me because of what Jesus did, not because of my works. God is holy. His standard is perfection. Nothing less will do. I am perfected through the sacrifice of Jesus, and my lifestyle and works will show my faith. Holiness and righteousness are God’s standards. I commit my life to a life of holiness and righteousness; if I make a mistake, I know His blood will cleanse me. But my goal is that in Christ I will live a crucified lifestyle. My prayer, my praise, my worship, and my life will be acceptable to God through His Son Jesus Christ.

PRAYER FOR ACCEPTANCE FROM GOD

Lord, I love You. Accept my worship. Accept my prayer. Accept my life. Accept my ministry to…