If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Maybe I’ve messed up too much for God to love me,” you’re definitely not alone. So many of us walk around carrying the weight of our past — big regrets, small mistakes, words we wish we could take back. Sometimes, we let that weight convince us we’re unworthy of love, especially God’s. But if you hear anything today, let it be this: God’s love is bigger than your past. It’s deeper than any regret, wider than any distance you think you’ve put between yourself and Him.

God’s love doesn’t keep score. It’s not tallying up failures or holding on to old hurts. In fact, the heart of God’s love is that it’s offered freely, unconditionally — even when we feel like we don’t deserve it. Over and over, Jesus tried to show us this. He spent His time with people who felt invisible, broken, or too far gone. He told stories about lost sheep and lost coins, about sons who ran away and were welcomed back with open arms. Each story is a reminder: God’s love never gives up, never runs out, and never writes anyone off.

Maybe you grew up being told you needed to get your act together before you could come to God. Maybe you’ve been made to feel like an outsider in places that should have felt like home. But Jesus’ life and words flip that idea on its head. He said, “Come as you are.” He sat with tax collectors and sinners, washed the feet of His friends, and forgave those who wronged Him. Through His actions, Jesus revealed the heart of God: a love that welcomes everyone, no exceptions, no prerequisites.

God’s love doesn’t mean our mistakes don’t matter. But it does mean they don’t define us. Forgiveness is at the core of who God is. No matter how messy your story looks, you can start again. God’s love can reach into any darkness — and bring light. You’re not asked to be perfect. You’re simply invited to accept the love that’s already yours.

So what does this mean for you, right now? It means you don’t have to hide, or pretend, or try to earn what’s already been given. You are welcome in God’s home. You are wanted in God’s heart. Not just when you’re at your best, but even (and maybe especially) when you’re at your worst. You are loved — deeply, endlessly, always.

And here’s the flip side: as we learn to accept that kind of love, we’re called to share it. Jesus said the greatest commandments are to love God and to love others. Sometimes that’s messy, sometimes it’s hard, but it’s always worth it. When we let God’s love flow through us, we become living reminders to others that they, too, are worthy, forgiven, and embraced — no matter what.

Let this truth settle into your bones today: There is nothing you can do to make God love you less. There is nothing you can do to make Him love you more. His love just is — steady, sure, and forever. You belong. You are forgiven. You are home.

Carry that with you. Let it change how you see yourself, and how you see everyone you meet. The doors to God’s love are wide open, and everyone is welcome inside.