Faith is the foundation that’s carried me through motherhood, marriage, and every twist in my journey. And while I usually write about life, parenting, and growth, sometimes I just need to share what God is doing in my heart. This piece came from a late-night wrestle with the book of Leviticus. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by religion or unsure how to reconnect with God, this one’s for you.

What is the law? Do you know?

And why was it even created?

These were the questions heavy on my heart as I began reading Leviticus for the first time.

The way our sins were forgiven back then created a vivid—almost disturbing—image in my head.

Honestly? I wasn’t sure I liked what I saw.

So I did what I always do when I’m unsure: I started asking God questions.

“Why did You create this? What’s the purpose behind all these rules?”

And because He is faithful and just, He answered me.

He said,

“The law—like the Ten Commandments—was created to govern My people. But the law was broken. So I sent My Son to fix what they could never fulfill on their own.”

The law was never the problem.

But it became a heavy burden, and instead of leading people to life, it began breaking them.

So what is the law?

In many ways, it represents religion without relationship.

What do I mean by that?

Religion is often a large umbrella we try to fit everything under.

It tells us what we should or shouldn’t do, how we should act, and who’s worthy and who isn’t.

But sometimes… it forgets grace.

Take the Ten Commandments.

We like to proudly say things like:

“I don’t steal.”

“I’ve never murdered anyone.”

“I don’t commit adultery.”

But let’s pause and look again.

How many times have we killed someone with our words?

The Bible says life and death are in the power of the tongue.

How many times have we envied others when our prayers still feel unanswered—especially when it seems like someone “not living right” gets what we’ve been waiting on?

You see, God’s standards go deeper than actions.

Hatred is murder.

Lust is adultery.

He’s not just after behavior—He’s after the heart.

So maybe it’s time we read those commandments again.

Not as a checklist to prove we’re holy, but as a mirror.

A mirror to reflect, grow, and ask the Spirit to gently reveal what’s hidden in us.

Don’t hide under the umbrella of religion.

Jesus didn’t die so we could perfect rules.

He died so we could have a personal relationship with Him.

So He could walk with us, speak to us, teach us, guide us… individually.

It’s not one-size-fits-all.

That’s why we’re told not to judge.

Because we don’t know what test God is taking someone else through.

And quite frankly?

It’s none of our business.

We will each give an account for our own walk—not someone else’s.

So get to know Him for yourself.

Seek Him personally.

Let Him reveal Himself to you in ways that no pastor, no church, no person ever could.

Journal Reflection Prompts:

What does “the law” mean to me personally, and how has that shaped how I view my relationship with God?

Have I ever judged someone else’s journey without understanding their walk?

When was the last time I felt God personally speak to me?

Am I hiding behind religious behaviors or embracing real relationship with Jesus?

What spiritual truth or verse stood out to me most in this reflection? Why?

Take some time to sit with these questions. Write, reflect, or even pray aloud. God meets us when we show up honestly.

Religion teaches us how to look like we’ve got it all together. But relationship? That’s where the real healing starts. My prayer is that this post reminds you that you don’t have to be perfect to be pursued by God. You just have to be open. He’ll take it from there.