Beloved

October 17th 2024

Good morning, CLIC Family

I was meditating on Philippians 4:1 this morning, and I thought of writing a little note of encouragement to brighten your day!

Now, have you ever wondered, if God were to address you right now, how would He call you? Would it be a casual “Ooi!” or a “Hey, you!”? Or maybe those inner voices tell you He’d call you “you good for nothing,” or “you are never good enough.” Certainly Not!

Listen to what Philippians 4:1 says. Paul writes to the church, “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!” He calls them “beloved”—deeply loved, cherished, and valued.

This is exactly how God sees you. No matter what those inner voices say, He calls you His “beloved”. Your identity isn’t shaped by your weaknesses, but by His endless love and grace.

So next time those negative thoughts creep in, remember who you are in Christ.

Jesus has paid the ultimate price for you.

You are God’s joy, His treasure, and His beloved. God loves you completely. 

Let the love of God fill you, and let His love transform you from the inside out. He will change your bitterness to forgiveness, your unforgiveness to compassion, and your unworthiness to confidence in Him. 

As you go through this week, hold tightly to that love—let it carry you, strengthen you, and bring peace and joy to you.

Love you all  

Kenny