"I Am Beloved"

I Am Beloved

Scripture Reading — Isaiah 43:1-4

But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel:

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

3 For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush[a] and Seba in your stead.

4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.

“You are precious and honored in my sight, and . . . I love you. . . .”

Isaiah 43:4

God created us in order to love us and to have a loving relationship with us.

That is why we exist—to be cherished by our Creator and to reciprocate that love to him and radiate that love to others.
For each one of us, this is the greatest foundational truth we can learn about our existence, and it helps to shape our identity and sense of purpose.

Like many of us, though, you may not always feel loved.

Moments of feeling misunderstood, ignored, judged, or even rejected may overshadow your sense of worth.

But the Bible reassures us of God’s deep and passionate love for each one of us.

This love is unconditional—no strings attached.

You are God’s beloved child—precious, esteemed, and honored in his sight.

Go ahead and remind yourself of this truth as often as necessary.

God’s love isn’t based on our actions or achievements. It transcends our successes, failures, possessions, status, and everything else about us.

There’s nothing we can do to earn more of God’s love or to diminish it. God’s love is consistent, steadfast, and true.
Understanding that we are cherished, valued, and treasured by the Creator of the universe shifts our entire perspective.
As we embrace this truth, fears and anxieties diminish.

We can live with a new sense of peace and contentment, knowing we are beloved by him.