For a Friend

Don't forget how much God loves you! When someone is unkind or angry for no reason, is that a reflection of the love that God has for you? You don’t need to convince anyone of your place, worth, and value. In Jesus you have value as an adopted child. Michelle and I adopted two boys. They were born of our marriage. Birthed by the Spirit. Yet, we love them intimately. Deeper than words. Pain and struggle was ours to become a family. It is the same with you and God. He adopted you into his family through a huge struggle and heart-felt pain when Jesus hung high. You don't need to be so concerned with being loved by all those around you. It is Jesus that likes you, thinks you are cool and special. He is your closest friend. Don't keep looking for it everywhere else. What you seek is in your heart where Jesus dwells.

"My dear children, you come from God and belong to God." Eph 4 (The Message)

"You can tell for sure that you are now fully adopted as his own children because God sent the Spirit of the Son into our lives crying, "Papa, Father!" Galations 4 (The Message)