You belong!!!

Ephesians 2:19-22 Amplified Bible (AMP)

19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens [outsiders without rights of citizenship], but you are fellow citizens with the saints (God’s people), and are [members] of God’s household, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the [chief] Cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure is joined together, and it continues [to increase] growing into a holy temple in the Lord [a sanctuary dedicated, set apart, and sacred to the presence of the Lord]. 22 In Him [and in fellowship with one another] you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

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Even at our worst...

"And so I'm not going to act on my anger...

And why?  Because I am God and not human.

I'm The Holy One and I'm here - in your very midst." 

Hosea 11:1-9 MSG

Yes, we've all fallen short and have had some rough times because of our sins and transgressions.  And, yes, God is not pleased with us in those times.  However, God loves us unconditionally, and if we turn to him, (even at our worst), confess our sins, and genuinely seek forgiveness and change, then will stay true to His Word:  He will forgive us, love us into wholeness, and turn our sins into stepping stones of greatness!  Therefore, don't be ashamed to turn to God no matter what you've done.  He is faithful, He will forgive you; you will be changed into His glory and you are loved beyond belief.

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The moment you ask God

The moment you ask God to come into your heart, forgive you your sins and cleanse you of all unrighteousness, here’s what happens:

“… I’ll pour water over you and scrub you clean.  I’ll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you.  I’ll remove the stone heart from your body and replace it with a heart that’s God-willed, not self-willed… you’ll be my people! I’ll be your God!” (Jeremiah 36:24-28 MSG)

God is so good and he loves you so much. 

Receive him as your Lord and Savior; it’s time for you to live the shining life that the is going to give you;

you are free, you are forgiven, you are loved! 

God bless!

If you are really wise...

"Oh, thank God - he's so good!...

He put your feet on a wonderful road

     that took you straight to a good place to live...

He led you out of your dark, dark cell,

     broke open the jail and led you out...

He spoke the words that healed you,

     that pulled you back from the brink of death...

He quieted the wind down to a whisper,

     put a muzzle on all the big waves...

Good people see this and are glad...

If you are really wise, you'll think this over -

     it's time you appreciated God's deep love."

Psalm 107:7, 14, 20, 28, 38, 42-43 MSG

Do you take time to appreciate all that God has done for you?  If not, why?  You are blessed, you are loved, you are glorified with God, so taking a few minutes a day won't hurt anyone.  Not only is it good for the soul to think on the great things God does for you, it is also good for the mind - it's one of the most important steps to finding real wisdom... and we can all use more of that!  So, thank God for all he's done for you, and begin to take time each day to do the same.  Once you do, you'll realize that your life is pretty amazing and you are truly blessed and loved.

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You are loved

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You are too important

“… We will not neglect The Temple of our God.” +Nehemiah 10:39, MSG

You are God’s Temple!  Neglecting, (not taking care), of yourself is not an option – you are too important and too loved by God!  So, do what needs to be done to take care of yourself.

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Handpicked

“… you handpicked them from all the peoples on earth to be your very own people…” 

1 Kings 8:52-53 MSG

You – Y.O.U. – have been handpicked by God.  You are someone very special, very important, and very much loved.  Therefore, never think anything but the best about yourself, and always know that no matter what the world says to you or about you, you are a handpicked, one of a kind, child of God - and no one else compares to you.

When life isn't fair, God is!

When God realized that Leah was unloved, he opened her womb…” Genesis 18:31, The Message, Pg. 56

Watch out!  When God realizes you aren’t being fairly treated, blessed, loved, or honored, He’ll come in and pour out His blessing so abundantly over you that the world will have to step back because you’ll be blinding them with the glory of God from within.  

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Just as you are.

“It is through Him that we have received grace (God’s unmerited favor)… And this includes you, called of Jesus Christ and invited [as you are] to belong to Him.” Romans 1:5-6

You are loved!  You are wanted!  You are important!  My friend, you are called by Jesus!  So, no matter where you are at in life right now; where you’ve been, what you’ve done, or what others tell you; you are a somebody -  A child-of-God’s-somebody, and you are wanted just as you are!  So hand your fear and timidity over to God and start living in victory - blessed, bold, and beautiful!

 

To the last and to the highest

"... And as He had loves those who were His own in the world, He loved them to the last and to the highest degree." John 13:1 AMP

God loves you!  Yes, you!!  You are special, your life was bought at a price, you were hand picked, and you have been blessed to do mighty things - you are His chosen child.  So, don't let this world drag you down any longer.  Move forward to the dreams that are embedded in your heart; do what you can do, and let God put the blessing and favor over your life to do what you think you cannot do.  He will, He wants to!  No, more self-pity!  It is time for change, it is time to live, it is time to love - IT IS TIME FOR GOD!  Accept Him, and begin to live the great life that He died just for you.

You will not be rejected.

"... and the one who comes to Me I will most certainly not cast out [I will never, no never, reject one of them who comes to Me]." John 6:37 AMP

Rejection may come from man, but never, no never, from Christ.  So, put all of your trust, faith, and love in God alone, and you, yes you, will never be let down, pushed away, hurt, rejected, humiliated, disappointed, controlled, or tormented; you will know that you are loved, approved, wanted, and accepted.  

Oh, how He loves you... run to Him and don't ever look back!!

God so greatly loved the world

“For God so greatly loved and clearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. John 3:16 AMP

Jesus loves us so much that He died a torturous death so we can live an amazing life. 

So, honor Him…

live it!!

 

True love

True Love

“You have ravished my heart and given me courage… my bride; you have… given me courage with the one look from your eyes…” Song of Solomon 4:9

There are many signs of true love – godly love – but one of the more important ones is written in this verse.  As husbands and wives, girlfriends and boyfriends, (partners), it is our responsibility to lift the loves of our lives up; let them know that we believe in them, have confidence in them, care about them, and love them unconditionally.    If you have yet to find the love of your life, please heed this advice, as it will help establish your relationship with a firm and loving foundation.

Has your relationship hit a sour spot right now?  If so, have you done your part to make your partner feel confident, loved, and honored?  Maybe now is the time to start – don’t wait until it is too late, your partner needs to know and needs to know now!

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