The Weight of Worthiness

Be worthy, they say, for thst is the only way to meet God. So I followed the rules, honored the checklist, repented when I wasn't perfect in my efforts and began again. Only to be reminded, "if you remain worthy....." WHAT? Divine Love already loves you! That's it. Nothing more required. And yes, I'm still unpacking this truth, yet I trust it is more true than the constant quest for worthiness only given by some authority. My worthiness comes from within.