Am I Loved?

Have you ever doubted that you are loved or even loveable? I sure have, many times! It usually comes with the territory when you grow up in an abusive home or if you have been in a bad, loveless marriage. Some of us could write a non-ending list of all the things that we think make us unlovable and then fall into the trap of comparing ourselves unfavorably with everyone else. The great news is, there is nobody else like you; you are a specialized, unique individual created to do great things that nobody else can do!

Our “love worthiness” does not come from other people, even our parents or spouses. You ARE loved because you were created in God’s image…by a God who is love and loves everything about you, imperfections and all!

Some of the things I grew up hating about myself (my stubbornness and strong will, for example) have actually helped me remain very strong through many difficult times in my adult life that would have crushed any normal person. When things got really tough and life kept knocking me down, I got right back up and continued to fight! Sometimes, I ask myself why I am such a glutton for punishment by getting back up after being knocked down over and over.

Now I praise God for creating me exactly the way I am, and giving me an inner strength that has pushed me through some very difficult circumstances! Oh, how I wish I had not wasted so many years trying to be like others because I thought I was unlovable the way I was! I wished somebody had told me growing up that I was wonderful the way God created me and that I should not wish to be somebody else! Not that this means I am perfect, because God continues to tweak me in areas I need to grow yet, to make me an even better “model” than I was originally. It’s a constant growth process that continues until the day we leave this earth.

So, if you too have been plagued by feeling unloved or unlovable for years, remember that God created you with your unique traits for a reason. Of course, some things we need to shed off and improve (for obvious reasons), such as traits like anger, for example, but maybe some of the things you have disliked about yourself may be what actually makes you likeable to others and keeps you going when others would have given up in your situation.

When you find it hard to believe or feel that even God loves you, take it in faith. God's Word says many times how much He loves you; If in doubt, have faith that He loves you because His Word says He loves you.

Some people consider me odd because I think “outside the box” a lot. However, God has used me in some very unique ways (I am a very unique person, after all) and I am thankful. The average Joe could not have ministered to certain people like I have been able to because of this. Instead of fighting against what makes you, “you,” embrace it and allow God to shine through you in a way that only you can shine! If I can do this, then I know that you can too!

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