Why have I spent my whole life trying to prove to Him that I am not worth loving,
rather than excepting His great love for me?
It may be because people have hurt and failed me.
It may be because I have failed myself.
The truth is, I spend my time trying to "prove" I am worthy to those around me,
rather than drawing close to the One who will never let me down.
Matthew 10:30 tells us of God's unfathomable love when it says...
"but the very hairs of our heads are all numbered."
As I shared this verse in a childrens' sermon...
...a dear friend sat in a pew and stroked the strands of hair she has left after chemotherapy.
"Where is God then?"
He was right there:
counting the hairs as they fell from her head,
collecting the tears as they fell from her eyes,
whispering "I love you" to the depths of her soul.
Jeremiah 29:11 ~ "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Blessings ~ Karlee
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