“For you are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.” Deuteronomy 7:6

You Are Loved

One morning a husband and wife missionary team arrived to speak with a group of us sitting around a table. The man began by saying, “Has each of you heard the words ‘I love you’ from someone’s mouth today?”

“Well,” he continued, “if you haven’t, let me be the first to say it. I love you.” He looked into the eyes of each person around that table before sharing an encouraging word from the Lord.

I can’t think of anything more encouraging than hearing that we are loved. One of my favorite passages says exactly that, from the mouth of our own Almighty God (Bible names removed; insert your own for a personal message):

“You, __________, are My servant,  __________ whom I have chosen, __________ My friend,  You whom I have taken from (the) farthest regions,And said to you, you are My servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away; Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”  Isaiah 41:8-10

Pass it on to someone today!

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” (Matthew 6:9-13)