Friday, February 28, 2014

Friday Devotion - February 28

Today's offering is from Elizabeth Nichols


 “Let me describe what I see, as I view you through the eyes of grace. You look regal, for I have clothed you in My royal righteousness. You also look radiant, especially when you are gazing at Me. You are lovely as you reflect My Glory back to Me. In fact, you delight me so much that I rejoice over you with shouts of Joy! This is how you appear through My vision of grace.” –Sarah Young, Dear Jesus

 

I look regal, I look radiant, I look lovely, and I delight him. Me?

 

I sometimes think that it is near impossible to comprehend how much God loves each and every one of us. Does he cringe when we sin? Does he sigh with relief when we make a good decision? Does he chuckle with love when we try and try but continue to fall? Does he cry when we cry? These are questions that I’ve always wondered about. I sometimes feel like my life is a movie that God gets to watch and I wonder what he really thinks of me deep deep down.

 

The truth is, though, we don’t have to wonder. Whether it’s with subtle nudges or blatant signs, God sends his love to us every second of every day. God gave us life so that we could live it. He knows that we’re going to make mistakes and he knows we will struggle daily. I know that I am nowhere near perfect, but the best part is…he loves me anyway. And not only does he love me, he delights in me. He thinks I am regal, radiant and lovely.

 

So, the next time you wonder what God thinks of you, just smile and feel his love pouring into your life, because he loves you greater than you could ever imagine.

 

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