Lately I have been reading the book "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan as part of my quiet time. Today I was reading about just how amazing it is that God KNEW us before we were even created! How crazy is that?!! Yeah, Yeah I know, I know you have probably heard that a zillion times before but just read these next few verses and let them really sink in.
"The word of the Lord came to me, saying,“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” -Jeremiah 1:4-5-
Go formed us!! He Knew us!! And appointed each of us to do something before we were even born!! It is so mindblowing to really just let that sink in. I love the way Francis Chan puts it:
"My existence was not random,nor was it an accident. God knew who He was creating. and He designed me for a specific work." -Francis Chan-
It such a great reminder that we are indeed made for a purpose and God did not make any sort of mistake when making us! That is such a sweet reason to just celebrate! Then I read on in Jeremiah 1 and was just reminded of the fact we should not be afraid of failure!
“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” -Jeremiah 1:6-10-
Francis Chan describes when Jeremiah comes to God with such hesitation of fear:
"God of the galaxies- reaches out and touches his mouth. It's a gentle and affectionate gesture, something a loving parent would do."
Its such a great reminder that God will equip us with what we need, and we should not fear failure. And even if we "fail" in our eyes it may not be failure, but just part of God's beautiful plan for our life. I am so overwhelmed with just the fact God loves me enough to have a plan for my life and that he has had it since before I was formed! It is so beautiful. Being reminded not to be afraid of failure is also so beautiful because everything that happens is for a purpose, and everything that happens is just one step towards God's beautiful plan for our life! God is soooo good! So glad he chose to save me and love me even though I do not deserve one ounce of it! So blessed!! Friend he chose you too:) He knew you before you were born, he created you, he loves you, and he will always equip and guide you! Blessings!
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