Loved and chosen

For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you… (1 Thessalonians 1:4)

Those are the words I was mulling over this morning.

“I am loved by God.”

“He has chosen me.”

Those words never cease to astound me.

God chose to set his love on me?

Why?

I have no answers. But it provides me great comfort.

I don’t have to strive to earn God’s favor. I already have it.

I don’t have to somehow prove myself worthy of his love. He’s already given it to me.

And so despite all the weaknesses and failings I see in me, I can rest, knowing he has accepted me.

Let those words sink into your hearts today.

“I’m loved by God.”

“And he has chosen me.”

Don’t try so hard
God gives you grace and you can’t earn it
Don’t think that you’re not worth it
Because you are

He gave you His love and He’s not leaving
Gave you His Son so you’d believe it
You’re lovely even with your scars
Don’t try so hard — Amy Grant