Monday, September 15, 2008
Being Beloved
I was reading about how Jesus was beloved by God in Matthew 3 and was reminded anew how God truly loves us and has a special plan for us. He considers us to be His children and He first loves us and wants us to be loved by Him--to be His beloved. He isn't demanding us to make right decisions before He will love us--although He certainly appreciates this. He isn't requiring us to be perfect before He will love us. He doesn't set conditions on His love. Rather, each of us are His beloved that He first loves. Beyond His love, we give Him great pleasure and joy when we obey Him and choose His path. However, He always loves us and considers us to be His beloved irrespective of our choices. Isn't it wonderful to be God's beloved!!
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One thought that has struck me as I begin this journey and being reminded that we are beloved by Jesus, is how awesome and meaningful the word, beloved, is. I think I take for granted that Jesus loves me. But when you read about being beloved, it takes on new meaning. It inspires me to recommit myself to bringing others to Jesus. I keep looking back to a saying I have displayed in my home: Live your life so that there will be those that will thank God that you lived. I am excited about this journey and look forward to many meaningful lessons.
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