I woke up this morning and decided to read "who calls me beautiful" by regina franklin, and I was completely touched by the fact that we allow ourselves to be defined by the world sooooo much that we forget what God says about us. In this book, Regina quotes a range of scriptures but there was 1 that particularly caught my attention.
"Before the beginning of time, I knew you. I knew what colour your eyes would be, and I could hear the sound of your laughter. Like a proud father who carries a picture of his daughter, I carried the image of u in my eyes, for you were created in My image before the beginning of time, I chose you. I spoke your name into the heavens and I smiled as its melody resounded off the walls of my heart.
You are mine. My love for you extends farther than the stars in the sky and deeper than any ocean. You are My pearl of great price, the one whom I gave everything. I cradle you in the palm of my hand. I love you even in the face of failure. Nothing you say or do can cause Me to stop loving you. I am relentless in My pursuit of you. Run from Me-i will love you. Spurn Me- I will love me. Reject yourself-I will love you. You see, My love for you was slain before the foundations of the world and I have never regretted the sacrifices I made for you at Calvary.
When I see every part of who you are, I marvel at the work of My hands, for I whispered words of longing and desire and you can into existence. You are beautiful and I take pleasure in you-heart, mind and body. You are My desire. When you turn your head in shame and despise what I have made, still I reach for you with gentle passion. You are My beloved and I am yours"
How reassuring it that? The only validation and approval you should seek is God's approval!
