Encouragement

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KNOW YOU ARE LOVED

Do you know==you are loved? Do you often feel unappreciated? Even if someone doesn't show it, you are loved!

Not long ago I had a birthday party for my husband, George and I vividly recall the notes and cards he received and have placed them in an album. His family are not ones to say "I love you" --- who knows why. The party was a success and it really touched his heart as he read one after another--I love yous. His family that never have showed it much, were expressing their love by coming to the party and writing something about him for him to remember. It was very special.

Whether you think so or not, you are loved! You are appreciated! You are created in God's image and YOU are wonderful!

Next time you get down on yourself, remember this--God loves you anyhow! There are no requirements on us as far as appearance goes for God looks on the heart. No matter how you feel about yourself, God loves you just the same.

There is a Bill Gaither song that goes===You are loved, you are loved, I can risk loving you, for the one who knows me best, loves me most, you are loved, you are loved, won't you please take my hand, we were made to love each other, you are loved.

We are loved and accepted by God, no matter how many mistakes we make, no matter how beautiful or ugly we are, no matter how short or tall we are and we still need to have grateful hearts and realize God gave us His son to love us most of all whether someone else does or not!

We don't need anyone else's acceptance because God is watching out for us and loves us in spite of anything! We make many errors and sin and yet God still loves us. His love is vast and encouraging and He is a great God!

In times of struggles we feel God has left us, but it isn't so!!!!!Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

We are loved beyond words and more valuable than the sparrows of the earth and God cares for us.

Luke 12:7
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Today, rejoice for God knows where you are, who you are, what your health is, what your finances are and there is NOTHING too great for HIM! Take courage and be strong and know you are loved!!

Love, Cathy

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