Luke 12:7

"Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all

 numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth 

more than many sparrows."

Luke 12:7

   

My mom tells this one story often & every time I hear it, I can't seem to get it off my mind. I go through times when I don't know what to write about or I simply don't feel like it- however, one thing I have learned is that if God continues to put something on my heart, there's a reason for it.  So here goes nothing. 

       The story is quite simple. My mom & Dad were young, newlyweds, college students, and broke, when a little surprise named Taylor came into their life. Needless to say, they were scared & nervous (my mom especially). When she held me for the first time in that hospital room she was praying to God telling Him how nervous she was about this journey, how nervous she was about raising me, how much she loved me & never wanted anything bad to happen to me. As she was praying/crying she had this overwhelming sense of peace & she heard God say to her "But do you know the number of hairs on her head?"  When she came to the realization that she indeed did not know the number of hairs on my head but that God did-- she had this peace that surpassed all understanding. A peace that can only come from knowing that your life (and the lives of all who you love) are in the hands of our loving Father. 

This story is such a clear perfect picture of God's great love for His people. 

This story is something simple that we need to be reminded of every single day. 

Don't Feel Loved?

Don't Feel Worthy?

Insecure?

Ashamed?

Heartbroken?

Discouraged?

Well, guess what? You have a heavenly Father that adores you SO MUCH that He knows the exact number of hairs on your head. 

Life can get difficult sometimes & we can get nervous & scared just like my mom in the beginning of the story. 

OR

We can have peace & trust in God. We can trust that He will never leave us or forsake us. We can trust that He wants what is absolutely best for His children. We can trust that despite our imperfections, He loves us, He has created us, & we are His. 

Find your Identity in the fact that you are worthy & loved in the eyes of Christ!

Have a great day!!

PS- I was blessed with the absolutely best parents. Their love for me & my sister is unconditional. No doubt. and to think, God's love for us is even GREATER than that.. so crazy.