"You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name."
How important those words are, I didn't chose HIM, but HE chose ME! These words are most inspiring to a person who has always suffered from self-esteem issues. I was never the "popular" girl in school, because I had two strikes against me, 1) I didn't like getting in trouble, so I was labeled a "good girl" and 2) I LOVED to wear dresses, so I was made fun of for that as well. So growing up, and once I came to college as well, I never felt like I really fit in, or accepted. A lot of this came from my own mind and not those surrounding me, but it was still there...lurking in my brain.
But to know that Jesus set out with me in mind, He wanted ME to be a part of His family, He sought me out to include me personally; that's mind blowing. That is a whole new ball game to me. Not only does it mean I'm worthy, but also that I'm desired! Not only am I desired, but I have a mission; or purpose, as well!
How often do we allow ourselves to feel unloved, undesired by those around us? I know that, especially in my teen years, I did this often. I let other people's opinions of me form my self worth. Yet, this isn't how God sees us, He sees us as special, as one He will peruse. What wonderful words those are, perused, desired, loved and special.
So the next time you feel bad about yourself, or find yourself thinking you aren't good enough for something, remember that Jesus said "You didn’t choose me. I chose you." Think about God's words for you instead, loved, desired, perused and chosen, and then simile and know that the Most High has chosen you to be His.
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