You’re invited to find grace in the unraveling of life.
Let’s open hope together as we find rest for our try hard souls through this month’s letter to the Tightly Wound Woman.
Dear Tightly Wound Woman:
For years you’ve lived like a slave, trying to please your Master. You’ve worked hard…striving to please, trying to earn favor and stay in good graces.
You’ve tried to obey and you’ve tried to honor Me.
Your try hard soul is weary from hustling to measure up. You get frustrated when you fall short and discouraged when you fall down. You are fed up with this “never enough” lifestyle.
As this new year begins, I invite you to get off of the treadmill of toil.
There is a better way to live. And it doesn’t require more discipline, more effort, or more sweat.
It starts with a change of heart. And then a name change. Since you are in Christ, you are no longer a slave, My child. You are a daughter. My Daughter.
You are not sinner but saint, not prodigal but pardoned, not hired help but royalty.
You already have My pleasure, My favor, and My grace. Lavished. Loved. Never alone.
Your try hard soul is free from measuring up because My Son already measured up by overturning the scales of sin and shame. When you fall short or fall down, His robe of righteousness remains on you—like a coat of many colors, reflecting My delight in you.
Enjoy the benefits of being a daughter:
The inheritance given freely, purchased at a great price, for you.
The signet ring of My Spirit, sealing you with love, is proof of your ransom.
Partake of the feast prepared in celebration of your return.
Walk freely as a daughter. Unlock the shackles ’round your feet by receiving the truth that I sing over you.
Be free from your imprisonment.
My faithful love lasts forever.
You are chosen, accepted, enjoyed. You are Mine. There is nothing you can do to please me more because Your Kinsman Redeemer (Jesus) has pleased Me and He resides within you, through faith.
I am not leaving. I’m not exasperated with you.
Rest, Daughter. Settle into My Love. Relax in My care. No more slavery, no more striving.
Rise, Daughter. Dance for fun. Sing for joy. Laugh from a lighthearted place.
You don’t have to strive for that which you already have.
Sure, there are things to be done, but you don’t have to do them in order to be loved. You are already loved.
Your identity as daughter should determine your outlook. Hope is on the horizon and within you.
Delight in the love of your Father as you enjoy your position as My Daughter. Go forward, knowing who you are and Who I am.
Love,
Me
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Oh, I need to write this on my soul, mind, heart… to read over and over: “You don’t have to strive for that which you already have.” Why do we insist on forgetting. You are wise to write these words to yourself regularly. And a blessing to so many for doing so in this place. Thanks for sharing your beautiful heart and gift. xoxo
Thank you Karen. Praying it sinks down deep as we walk light and free. 🙂
Such a good word! For any of us, knowing our identity in Christ, and choosing to accept it and live in it is the key to overcoming most things.
What good, gracious Father!
Hi Dana: Looking forward to seeing you soon, perhaps? 🙂 May we rest in our positions as beloved daughters and operate from a place of peace—that comes in knowing who we are and Who He is.
This is so lovely Katie! I am so grateful for the message of God’s grace.
Hi Stacey: I’m so thankful for His gift of grace too- not sure how I missed “getting it” for all these years, but I’m so glad He got the message from my heart to my head. 🙂
Hi Katie, i truly appreciate your set of love letters..It’s homely and peaceful to think deeply upon the scriptures around this.
Thanks for sharing these gentle love notes,
Blessings to you
Hi Ifeoma! Thank you for your kind words. May you be encouraged today as you shine your light for Christ. 🙂
Thank you for speaking to me and into me, Katie! I love life affirmations. Blessings!
HI Mary- A joy to see your smiling face. 🙂 You speak life into many lives. Thank YOU!
Your writing is lyrical and your message appreciated. 🙂
Thank you for your kinds words Leslie. I hope you have a great Tuesday. May your heart be uplifted today.
Thank you for sharing your thought I have issues with my father but my heavenly father has always been there. Your words touched me.
I am sorry Amanda, but so thankful for our Good Father.
I think we may have been separated at birth. Thank you for your encouragement and openly sharing your struggles. It helps to know I am not alone in this.
Blessings to you!
Alicia
Hi Alicia- You are most welcome. 🙂