To believe we are anything less than His beloved is to deny the work Jesus finished on the cross. I do not want to do that, but I do everyday when I feel or say I am not enough. Jesus is enough in our place. He is our worthiness. He is our righteousness. He is our adequacy. Our work is to believe and live in the freedom of His gift. That is hard work, but entirely possible when we are spiritually healthy! Counter every negative thought today with, I am His beloved. You are loved, friend.
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The One That Bled For Us
The scarred hands that fold for us in prayer are the hands that bled so we may be comforted in times when life is unfair.
The nail pierced feet that walk with us in triumph and carry us in tribulation are the feet that bleed to free us sinners from every nation.
The head that thinks of His children as beloved is the one that bled when pierced by thorn; making His perfect righteousness ours to be worn.
From His mouth with blood stained corners he urged; forgive them, Father, they know not what they do. The same mouth says, I know, and I finished it, so no debt or condemnation is due.
The One, who died to ransom you, sees where you are bleeding today, and He wishes you to remember that He will never go away.
Life is full of hurts and worries, but we must stay in His story; fixing our eyes to see, so not to miss His glory.
May you encounter His glory today.
His Beloved
Our thoughts are prone prisoners of our feelings. Pray that your thoughts may be independent of your feelings. It takes intention, but it is worth the investment. We cannot change how we feel, but we can control how we think. Today you may feel inadequate, but you are His Beloved whom He takes delight in. Let your thoughts rest there today. This practice will change the landscape of your day.