“You didn’t paint yourself. God painted you. Not only that, but Jesus is the One who sat in the chair and modeled for the portrait. We are created in His image and in His likeness. Every time we demean ourselves, we are talking badly about the Artist and the Model. The truth is that the beauty of creation actually gives glory to the Creator.” – Kris Vallotton
Of all the beautiful things you see and admire in the universe, none compare to how your Heavenly Daddy sees and values you. You are the crown of His creation; the apple of His eye. You are priceless and the His most prized possession. He knew and adored you before He created time.
You do not have worth because His Son redeemed you. His Son suffered unto death to redeem you BECAUSE you’ve always been infinitely and eternally valuable and desired.
The moment you became born again, you did not get a changed life. You got an EXCHANGED life. Jesus took your place and gave you His. He Himself is your new identity. He is your righteousness. You are loved with the same passionate love Father God has for Jesus! (John 17:23).
Do not spend time on social media or the internet comparing your life with someone else’s. Stop thinking your life should look like theirs. Quit believing the lie that God is only interested in big platforms, big ministry, or big successes. Comparison robs us of contentment. And Jesus loves to live with you in the simple, the small, the weak things.
You are a success because HE is with you and is for you. It’s having His presence in all the ordinary, mundane and hard moments in every day life (while you are mothering, caring for your home, managing every day responsibilities or simply doing nothing) that matters.
You are the only YOU there is. No one can take your place or fill that space in this world. Yes, give your hopes, desires and dreams to Jesus. But let go of all the false expectations and misconceptions about who you think you are supposed to be. And instead just enjoy being the masterpiece you already are in Him!
Turn away from looking within and fix your gaze on Him. When you see Jesus, you see yourself. And the result will be a more intimate, enjoyable and meaningful relationship with your Lord, right here right now.
Resting In His Love,
Annalee Reyes