Starting Out Lovable

Mary did not earn immaculate conception.  She did not compete to become mother of God.  She never had to prove her worthiness.  It was always there.  It was always present as a gift, one more expression of God's love.  It is, I think, the same with us.  We do not earn God's love.  We do not prove our lovableness.  We needn't demonstrate worthiness.  Like Mary, it is how we start.  We begin lovable and remain so, no matter what.  We celebrate God's love, rather than achieve it.  He loves us because we are, and for no other reason.  He always has and always will.