Loved By The Best
Hey sis!
It’s Valentine’s Week!
Let me first say, “I love you!”
Whether you are single, seriously dating or married, I want to remind you that God loves you unconditionally. How we view and receive that love is a representation of how we operate in our relationships. I read an old article this week that popped up on my feed that said, “Russell Wilson (football player, husband to singer, Ciara) isn’t corny, you’re just used to dysfunction”. I thought that was interesting, and even though it was old, it was still very relevant.
Ladies, we want intimacy, care, compassion, thoughtfulness, romance, faithfulness, yet it’s as if we are scared of it at times. Why?
Deep down we feel like we don’t deserve that type of love. But may I ask, who told you that? It either came from a person, situation or combination of both and you have reinforced this idea one way or another. When I see my insecurities creeping in and desiring to hold me back, I’ve come to remind myself of Gideon. Yes, Gideon:
“When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”
That’s right, might warrior, as thus said the angel of the Lord! But, that’s not how Gideon saw himself.
“Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.”
You see, we can be Gideon. We have excuses. We make it our norm to feel less than, unworthy, and the like. God tells us one thing about who we are and we are over here clinging to what we are used to hearing. But I love the Lord’s response.
The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.””
Judges 6:12, 15-16 NIV
God never even acknowledges Gideon’s insecurities. Instead, He gives him reassurance, encouragement and hope. He shows him how he sees him, not as the least, but as a mighty warrior. That is who Gideon IS! That is how he was created. It’s in his core being.
God does not refer to us as we see ourselves. He sees us the way He created us. So don’t speak negatively about your failures, mistakes or how you feel about yourself. Don’t view yourself this week in light of your relationship status. Sis, some of these #relationshipgoals aren’t even goals, they just look good for the gram. So if you are caught up in all the hype and wish you had someone, or wish your someone would act a certain way, or perhaps you have someone that acts right but you just feel he’s corny because it’s not what you are used to, remember God’s love for you is crazy! It’s receiving this love that prepares you to truly receive, discern and serve in your other relationships. At the root of it all we all need the same reminder. What does God, your Heavenly Father, your Creator, your real First Love, say about His precious child, meaning YOU?
On this Valentines Day week, I pray you take the time to acknowledge, love on and appreciate who you are, and not just get admiration from your boo. You are created by a King! Sculpted by the Originator Himself! Who else could be so amazing, but YOU!
Not based on circumstances.
Not based on finances.
Not based on your marital status.
Just based on you. Who you are..
That’s what God loves, and so should you. And that also means, you deserve the best to accompany you. But only when the time is right!
Keep your crown up,
