Accepted In The Beloved (1)
Thursday November 16, 2017
Each of us will experience some degree of rejection in our lives. However, when something negative is said about us repeatedly, we begin to believe what is being said. When our point of view is continually ignored, we believe that we are not important. Our feelings and actions follow what we believe, and our self-image reflects this.
Others may have been acting out of their own hurt when they said unkind things about us or ignored us. Nevertheless, believing what they said and feeling worthless because of their actions is something we can change by renewing our minds. The truth is, we are valued by the God who created us, who places great significance on each of our lives, and who invites us to live each day under His care and direction.
Accepting the judgment or behaviour of others as the truth about who we truly are is foolishness. In His infinite wisdom God sent Jesus into the world to save people, not to judge them. Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for our sins and rose from the grave to open the way for us to be accepted by God. We are freed forever from the penalty of sin when we receive God’s forgiveness. It’s time to reject our low self-image and choose instead to stand firm in our identity in Jesus, acknowledging that we are beloved children of God.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for your unfailing love and acceptance of me. I reaffirm my belief that I am unconditionally loved by You and that my life has meaning and purpose and beauty. Amen
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