December 27

“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted”. 1 Peter 2:9-10 (MSG)

The whole world may cast you off, friends, lovers, family—but no matter what others say or do—God Himself has accepted you! From nothing to something; rejected to accepted; that’s you dear one; and it’s true.

Though you may feel at times small and insignificant, all of heaven holds you in the highest esteem. You are made in the image of the God of all creation. You are beautiful to behold. You were born in,  and dwell in, the heart of God. Don’t you see—that makes you just as special as can be!

You are chosen, set apart, loved and cherished, from the beginning of time. You can trust God, and believe in what He says, for no one Who loves you this much, will ever let you down, or ever let you go. He claims you as His own, for all of time and eternity, and with a heart of steadfast love, and tender devotion, is passionately committed, to giving His best, to deeply loved, and highly valued, you!

Prayer:

I thank You, Father, for Your sure, solid, and enduring love. That Your covenant commitment will never fall apart, but just like Your redeeming love—it is steadfast, unshakeable, and true. In all circumstances and at all times, I can run to, lean into, and rely fully on You!

Show me the work You have for me today, Lord. The high calling I have in You—to be loved and to love others—in all the ways the expression of that love and calling may be.

Help me to walk in the freedom You have so generously granted me, and be a vessel of mercy, revealing Your salvation work; bringing this same good news to others, so they may be free!

For Your pleasure, Lord, and the glory of Your Holy Name, I pray.