You are not the person devalued by others’ casual opinions.

You are not the sum of your righteous (or unrighteous) acts.

You are not a thing to be consumed or used.

You are not small and unworthy.

You are not insignificant.

You are not deserving of deceit.

You are not the words spoken over you.

You are not what they say you are.

You are who He says you are.


Beloved.


Welcomed.


Cherished.


Powerfully weak.


Beautifully rejuvenated.


Whole.

That’s who you are.

That’s who I am.

Though it’s a battle to believe the right Voice.

Lord, speak life over me, over my friends reading this post. Help us to hear Your aspirational whispers over us, Your words of courage and power and love and acceptance and grace. We need that Voice. Forgive us for letting the other voices rule our minds. Help us feel Your favor. Help us rest in Your pleasure right now. Amen.