October 15

​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, treasured 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; and you dwell in the heart of God. That makes you just as special and as priceless 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 and He is passionately devoted to you!

Prayer:

I confess, Lord, that being chosen, is sometimes the last thing I have felt! More like the, nothing and rejected, than the accepted and something, and someone who matters to You.

But You said it, Abba, You wrote it down so I would never forget. Holy Spirit would You write this on my heart today—these precious and healing words. Would you make it so large and bold and bright that it washes all the other words of hurt and rejection away?

I accept Your truth over my life. I accept that I am accepted by You, and I receive and embrace the fullness of all that You call me—chosen, beloved, and cherished—and I accept all that You have called me to in serving You.

Yes Lord, for all You dream and desire, with all my heart I say, let it be so!

For Your glory alone, I pray.