From Pastor John Collins:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (NKJV).
Sometimes it may be difficult to get over wounds in your
life. Sometimes you may not feel that you are valuable. Sometimes you grow up
and have left over scars from the process that can lead to low self-worth,
addictions, grudges, resentments and self-sabotaging behavior. It can be hard
not to blame others and end up blaming yourself for all kinds of things that
just lead to more pain. Sometimes it is just so hard to let go of past hurts
and to find the optimism for the future and the joy for today. We all hurt and
we all struggle. Faith in the Lord is what allows His love to come into our
hearts and heal us. Knowing the value that Jesus places on us and the value
that God places on us is where true love begins. It is important to know that
you are loved without end and that God wants a relationship with you.
You are worth it. You are unique and you are strong. You are
capable of overcoming and you are capable of forgiveness in your life. You are
filled with the capacity to be kind and to share love greater than you have
ever known. Jesus is there for you and He cares for you. Jesus walks with you
and you do not need to feel unworthy, unloved or unwanted, ever. You may have
been hurt in life, you probably experienced pain in childhood as well as doubt
and fear and awkwardness but that is part of growing and maturing. Life is
learning to accept human weakness and human failure, knowing that life is full
of lessons. You will make mistakes and you will overcome and you can know that
no matter what, Jesus is there for you. You matter. Your heart is capable of
healing because you are loved.
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” Philippians 4:23 (NKJV).
