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"More often than I like to admit, I still get bamboozled into trying to make myself acceptable to God. It seems I cannot forgo this crazy enterprise of getting myself into a position where I can see myself in a good light. I still struggle to let go of the preposterious pretense that my paltry prayers, knowlege of Scripture, spiritual insights, tithing to the poor, and blustering successes in ministry endear me to God's eyes.
I resist the saving truth that I am lovable simply and solely because He loves me."