Friday: Chosen

Written by Julia Evans…
Have you ever wanted to be picked? As a little girl I used to think about my future. I spent hours day dreaming about a handsome prince searching far and wide and choosing me to be his princess. Then I went on to dream about our life together…since then I have learned: God has chosen me to be His princess! “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1) Child of God, the King = princess!!

God has chosen me and this gives me value! Many women believe they are not worth anything or need constant reassurance from others to make them feel worthwhile. But the truth is:

-My value is not determined by what others think of me or what I think of myself. My value is determined by how God views me. (Psalm 139:1-18, Ephesians 1:3-8, 1 Peter 2:4)

-To God, my soul is worth more than the price of the whole world. (Romans 5:6-8, John 3:16)

-I am a child of God, I am God’s cherished possession and treasure. (Romans 8:1-2, 13, 15-17; 1 Peter 2:9) (From Nancy Leigh DeMoss Lies Women Believe)

“This is what the LORD says — He who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid…my servant…whom I have chosen.“ (Isaiah 44:2) God says, “You are My servant … In whom I will be glorified ...I will also give you as a light to the gentiles... All flesh shall know, that I, the LORD, am your Savior, and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel...” (Isaiah 49:3,6, and 26)

If you could change one thing about the world, what would you change? Do you wish that all people around the world knew God? He has chosen you to live to make Him look big, how can you live that out today? It may sound weird, but the best way for Him to look big is for you to enjoy Him as your prince (Matthew 22:37-38 and John 17:3).

...you are on my heart and mind today....more importantly, you are on His!!!