Be Loved

I felt that, considering this week celebrates "love," I would post something from an incredibly wise man; Dr. William Thrasher of Moody Theological Seminary.

Dr. Thrasher encourages that we should think rightly about our state of being, and our bodies at large. He continues that we should celebrate the truth of who we are as Christians. Here are some of the ways Dr. Thrasher encourages Christians concerning the Holidays:

"Join me in praying that all of God’s people would feel His love for them in new ways this Valentine’s Day. One of the ways to celebrate this day is to let God’s liberating truth replace any of Satan’s cruel lies. Let me offer a few examples from my book Putting God Back into the Holidays."

What I feel or think about myself	What God says about me as a Christian according to Scripture
“I am unworthy and unacceptable.”	“I accept you.” Rom 15:7
“I am alone.”	“I’ll live in you and you’ll never have to be alone as I had to be when I died on the cross for you.” (Gal. 2:20; Heb. 13:5-6)
“I am not special to anyone or loved/”	“You are a precious person to Me, and I am continually thinking about you.” (Psa. 139:17-18)
“I do not have what it takes to be successful in life.”	“I’m continually devoted to you and will provide all your need to fulfill My purpose for you.” (Rom.  8:31-32, 38-39)

It is so easy to allow today's culture to sway our thoughts about love, self-worth, and success as a whole. But, if we rest in these truths, the ones the Lord found important enough to include in His Word, we'll have a much happier and abundant existence. This perspective encourages us that Christ is the cornerstone of our lives and our love, not the faulty misconceptions of the "fallen" around us. 

Be loved. Truly.