We must never let past hurts be the defining moments of our lives. Our identity lies in God. He loves and accepts us, guides and protects us, forgives us and gives us hope!
Forgive us, Lord, but sometimes the challenges of this life keep us from feeling your presence and knowing your love. It isn’t that you are not there; we are simply not looking! Open our eyes to your glory. Reassure us of your loving presence and help us see your hand in all that happens. Guide us in the steps we take today.
With God leading us, we will never be lost or alone. He may not lead us to where we want to be and we may not arrive when we want to arrive, but we can be confident that He will lead us to where we belong and we will arrive at the right time!
Have a good day and trust where He leads you this week.
Today, look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself what it is you like about yourself. Too often we look into the mirror only to see what we dislike about ourselves. But we are God’s precious gift…and he doesn’t make junk. We are, indeed, amazingly and miraculously made!
At the end of the day, this fundamental fact remains: what is important is not what other people think about us or say about us, but rather what God knows about us!
Devotions of the Heart 