Just so you know. Just so you can hear this today. Just so you have a little reminder on this chilly Thursday that makes you feel all warm and cozy inside.
You are loved. You are chosen. You are set apart to fill a part only you can play.
It may be in the lives of your husband. It may be in the lives of your children. It may be in the life of a complete stranger. But, today you have a unique and wonderful role in God’s story, and tomorrow too, and the day after that, and every single day the sun rises in all of its beauty.
**Spoiler Alert: that’s been every day in the history of time**
I have felt like I am just a background player in the stories playing out around me. I think most of us feel that way at some point. I’m Clint’s wife. Jaden’s mom. Deb’s friend. Kate’s sister. Donna’s neighbor (and friend too). Oh, and Kendra’s friend too (I’m a lucky girl). Wes and Serena’s daughter. Livi’s nurse. Bella’s sparring partner (she’s a teenager girl and I’m her mom; it’s a realistic title). So many titles. And, they all feel like supporting roles in a someone else’s story. And, they are, because we are called to be a support.
But, this morning when I woke up and a new day started; He chose me. God picked me just like He has everyday since time started. He loves me and choose me. He put the whole redemption story in motion for me. He loves me that much. He loves you that much. So, there is no way we are just background players.
It’s His story and we are chosen to be a part of it. We are loved by the God who created the universe just to have us. Just to have you. Just to have me.
And, no matter who overlooks you, or who forgets your name, or who flat out rejects your heart changes His plan or His unfailing love for you.
So, I am going to choose happy today because I am free, and chosen, and fully known, and fully loved by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords (by the way that is in a worship song…I think by Bethel or Elevation…no it’s Bethel! The song is You Don’t Miss a Thing, click here if you want to hear it). And, live today in the knowledge that you are loved!
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