December 30

​“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 devotion, is passionately committed to you!