My Beloved Child | Crossroads Meditations

is saying this directly to you, because he is, and he loves you. My beloved child, you are my beloved child. You're my own, and I delight in you. I created you in my own image. I formed your inward parts, and knitted you together in your mother's womb. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. I have crowned you with glory and honor, and you are precious to me. I have loved you with an everlasting love. My banner over you is love. I rejoice over you with gladness. I quiet you with my love, and I rejoice over you with singing. You are engraved on the palms of my hands. I have not forgotten you, and I never will. Do not be afraid for I am with you. Do not be discouraged for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous hand. Even when you feel weak, my grace is sufficient for you. For my power is made perfect in weakness. Do not worry about your life or about tomorrow. Look at the birds of the air. I feed them, and you are worth far more to me than they are. Even the hairs of your head are numbered. You are deeply known, deeply valued, and deeply loved by me. You did not choose me. I chose you. I have called you my child and my friend. I loved you so much that I gave my son for you. While you were still far from me, Christ died for you. Because of my great love and rich mercy, I have made you alive with Christ and raised you up with him. You are my workmanship. Created in Christ Jesus for good works that I prepared beforehand for you to walk in. I am working in all things for your good. And if I am for you, who can be against you? I did not spare my own son, but gave him for you. Trust me to graciously give you everything you need. Come boldly to my throne of grace. You will find mercy there and grace to help you in your time of need. Do not be afraid to come close to me. I am able to do immeasurably more than all you could ask or imagine. My love for you is greater than you can comprehend. My grace is sufficient for you, and my presence will sustain you. You are created by me. You are known by me. You are chosen by me. You are precious to me. You are my child. You are my friend. You are held by me. You are loved by me. Abide in my love.