Inspired by Jessie

Dear Hurting Heart,
You need to know that there is hope. No matter how ridiculously far you have run from God, it's not too far to turn around. It's not too late to run the opposite way.

You are not alone. This is not the end of your story. Your life MATTERS.

I want to tell you something. Something very important.

Jesus. Died. For. You.

Because he wants you to be free. You don't have to run from him. You don't have to carry burdens and guilt and shame. You don't have to cry so much. You can be happy. You can find real joy. You can be free.

He wants you. He's in love with you. Like seriously. Hardcore. Passionate. IN. LOVE.
So much that he died a bloody, brutal death so that you could live.
Yes, dear heart, it was all for you.

Please stop running. You'll only run straight to death.
It's not too late to turn around.

He's not mad at you. And he's not upset. He won't condemn you if you turn to him.

You. Are. So. Beautiful.
You are lovely. And you are loved.
Don't be satisfied with this life of running away.
Don't be satisfied with these burdens and grief and pains.
Don't be satisfied with life without the One that matters.

There is only one reason for your life here. It is God.

Turn around.
Run to him.
His arms are outstretched.
He wants to hold you.
Do it now.