You are More Loved Than You Could Ever Imagine

Today is my birthday!

I’m an introvert who has had a stacked schedule lately, so spending my birthday at home working on projects with my dog wasn’t the worst plan ever. I was also fortunate enough to take a lovely road trip with a friend on Saturday as an early celebration. Nonetheless, every year I always wonder who I’ll hear from on my birthday with the hope of reconnecting with old friends and feeling remembered.

This year, one of my dearest friends surprised me (which, for those of you who don’t know me personally, that’s one of the most challenging things you can do!) with a video she compiled of old and new friends who sent their birthday blessings. I was so incredibly touched. More than that–I was in awe that so many people could care about me.

Brokenness in our world trickles into our minds and bodies and threatens us with the lie that we are unlovable, we’re better off in isolation, and there’s at least one flaw about us that causes us to be unworthy of love.

Don’t let these voices shatter your faith. They are wrong. They are lying. These voices have no say in who you are.

I guarantee that you are more loved than you can even imagine. There are people out there who love you so much, but perhaps they just don’t know how to say it. There are those who haven’t seen you in years, yet are reminded of your smile or a fond memory with you as they go about their day. And there are those who are meant to love you still, but your paths have not crossed yet.

Even if you can’t name a single soul in the world who loves you, there is the Creator of Love who loves you so much, you would explode with love if God allowed it. And there is absolutely nothing you can do that would stop Him from loving you.

I pray that today you are embraced in the comfort and warmth of God’s love and the company of people who care so much about you. And once you are filled, extend that love to someone else who needs it. ❤

 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ³⁹ neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39