"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the Word of Truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all He created." James 1:17-18 (NIV)
Your Heavenly Father chose you! Can you even begin to fathom that?? You were designed by the Master Creator..."the Father of the heavenly lights." You are an intentional part of His plan. Just ponder that.
The NIV Disciple's Study Bible, referring to James 1:18 says, "God chose to give us life. He provided true spiritual life by the revelation of purpose and life in the gospel. He wants us to become the finest offering to God, models of life as God intended." Wow, what an honor...what a responsibility! Can you imagine being the "finest"???
God has given us His Word to teach, strengthen, comfort, and encourage us. He loves us unconditionally, perfectly, and His love is everlasting. He loves us as only He...our Heavenly Father...can. Amazing.
Lord, thank You for choosing us to be Your own. Thank You for trusting us with the responsibility of representing You. Please make us the models that You intended. Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for being unchanging. Thank You for being ever-present. Thank You for Your love. Thank You for "every good and perfect gift." Help us as we seek to be an offering of love...the "finest" offering...to You. We love you.
I absolutely know Rachel! Thanks for passing it on to her! Very neat-- I wouldn't have made that connection if you hadn't pointed it out. I would love to meet you at She Speaks. Thanks for your kind words about the book. It's so fun to get feedback and know that people are really out there reading it!! :)
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