In my recent Dear Mom post, I shared how my son challenged me to write a letter to my now deceased mother, and to God, sharing the thoughts, sentiments, and feelings I would share if she were still here for Mother’s Day. Through the simple letter I wrote to my mom, I found healing and hope through the transformative power of God’s love.
Are you stuck in the mode of self-protection that leaves no room for faith in God? The reality is, we’re powerless to protect ourselves. What we need is a sure protector. Are you ready to let down the protective walls and trust God more fully? God knows us and longs for us to have a deeper trust walk with Him. Read more for how to open your heart to trust Him more.
Have you ever asked the question, “why was I born?” We were each created on purpose and for a purpose. What was our ultimate purpose for being born? Like so many other things, we’ll find the answer in the Bible.
In different situations in our lives, we may feel as if we don’t fit in, but the truth is that God created us to fit perfectly and not fit in at the same time. He created us to stand out, just as Jesus did, as light and salt of the earth. The other side of the equation, however, reveals the paradox. God created each of us to truly fit in the only place that really matters.
Does it ever feel like you don’t truly fit in? The Creator of the universe made us both to not fit in, and to fit perfectly, both at the same time. Read more for 4 ways the Bible shows we were created to stand out.
