The first truth I want to focus on is the fact that nothing and I mean nothing separates us from the love of God! No matter how small we feel, how insignificant we are, or how many times we fall, God still loves us. I know I have been struggling a bit lately with measuring how many times I mess up vs how many times I don’t, and letting that be my gauge of how much God loves me on a particular day. But friends, what we do doesn’t determine how much God loves us. God loved us yesterday, loves us today, and will love us tomorrow. He is always waiting for us to either accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior if we haven’t already, or if we are saved He is waiting for us to turn our attention back on him. He isn’t looking down on us annoyed, He is patiently waiting for us to trust in Him and let him work in our lives. Every day is a choice whether to let Jesus take the wheel, but even when we choose our own way God’s love doesn’t change. Isn’t that amazing?! There is no other love like that.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 38-39 NIV
Along with that, whatever trials you are going through, are not permanent. Sometimes things happen in our life because of bad choices we make. Other times they are completely out of control. Sometimes we go through trials because God is trying to teach us something or grow our character. Whatever it may be, God is for you and is only good. He will bless you for trusting in Him no matter what is going on around you.. And remember in Heaven one day everything will be perfect. No more pain, no more suffering.
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 NIV
The last truth I want you to hold near you today is that you are precious and your worth cannot be measured. Some of you may have family who doesn’t like you, or is always looking down on you. Some of you may not have anyone on your side. Some of you may be tempted to give up completely on life because of the pain you have endured. Maybe you feel as if the world is better off without you. Well I want to promise you that others don’t determine your worth! You are made in the image of God. You have special traits and qualities that make you one of a kind. There will always be someone who doesn’t like you, but that doesn’t matter. There are people who you mean the world to. You are needed and you have a special purpose given by God that only you can fill. Even if you feelings tell you otherwise, I want you to smile today and remember how much God has in store for you. I want you to know that you are so loved and cherished. I am so thankful God made you! I know many other people are thankful too. Your animals are thankful, your children are thankful, your friends are thankful, and the people you have yet to meet are thankful. Stay running the race, for there is a rainbow at the end of the tunnel <3.
Something that makes everyday better for me is to enjoy nature and the simple things in life. Even when im sick or not feeling the happiest, I see God's goodness everywhere. Some days I see it in the beauty of the pink, purple, orange, and blue sky when the sun is setting. Other times I see it in how happy my little dogs are playing with each other. The uniqueness of each living creature and how wonderful they are make me happy. I love admiring wild animals like wolves, tigers, lions, African wild dogs, bears, etc. Some days I just need to sit down and watch some animal planet ya know? Haha. Don't forget to take a moment each day to live in the moment. Tell someone you know how much they mean to you. Try that new hobby. Take a nice relaxing bath, cuddle your fur babies haha. Take that walk even if it's getting dark.
Lastly, here is a picture of my dogs all being cute to give you a smile. These babies definitely keep me going.
