Special to God: You Are God's Treasure - Living Free - December 2
Special to God: You Are God's Treasure
Living Free Every Day®
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Today's Scripture
" Your life is safe in the care of the LORD your God, secure in his treasure pouch!"
1 Samuel 25:29 NLT
Thoughts for Today
What makes you feel good about yourself?
We too often seek self-worth in the wrong places. Thinness, performance, and control do not equal significance and wholeness. We are important because God designed and created us because he loved us so much that he sent his only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross so that our sins could be forgiven, and we could live with him forever. We are his treasure, and he wants to protect us, to keep us "secure in his treasure pouch." When we don't recognize that God loves us unconditionally, we set ourselves up for rejection, shame, guilt, hopelessness, and powerlessness.
An eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia can be brought about by a person's attempt to feel better about herself. This problem affects as many as eleven million women and men in the United States alone. Although sufferers are mostly girls and women, an increasing number of boys and men are affected as well.
Consider this . . .
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, it is vital that you seek medical help, as well as counseling from a professional. And remember that you are special because God created you and loves you unconditionally. In his eyes you are significant; you are his treasure. Through Jesus you can find safety, security, and a sense of belonging.
The Bible promises that nothing can separate you from God's love (Romans 8:38-39). Turn to him today. Thank him for loving you. Thank him for making you a special person. And ask him to help you overcome your eating disorder. You can do all things with his help.
Prayer
Father, it is so difficult for me to see myself as an attractive, cared for, valuable person. Help me begin to understand how special I am to you. Help me to see myself through your eyes.
In Jesus' name . . .
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