June 18

“For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.  Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household.” Ephesians 2:18-19 (NIV)

Belonging somewhere to someone, is a wonderful thing!  We are wired for connection and community, which is why we keep trying so hard, even at times to our own detriment and heartbreak, to connect with others in a meaningful way.  
 
No matter what the past has taught you, or what the present is shouting at you, this timeless truth of belonging is louder than it all! You are a chosen member of God’s own household. You have the same access, rights, and privileges in relationship with your heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ your Saviour and God’s own Son, as everyone else—no matter how holy they seem or how hopeless you feel—there is no one greater or less than in His Kingdom of love.  You have a place in this world and in the Father’s heart that belongs just to you.  And along with that you have unity of heart through the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, with His entire family—on earth and in heaven too! 
 
Never again will you be alone for you have a loving Father, Who not only welcomes and receives you, but Who celebrates the wonder of His beautiful creation—and that’s you! 
 
Be at peace dear heart in who you are, for you are exactly who God made you to be, and no one will ever be a more perfect you, than you!