The definition for beloved means dearly loved; dear to the heart. I believe that we (the world) are beloved by God, but I have a much harder time believing that I am God’s beloved child.

Our family just had a birthday celebration for my granddaughter and husband. I thank God for each and every one of my beloved family. And God has that same type of love for us x 10.

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

I imagine giving up my son or daughter for the world, and I think, “Oh, heck no, not today—not ever.” I’m sure all of you feel the same way about your loved ones. My children are so precious to me, I would never sacrifice them for the world. But that is exactly what God did when he sent his son Jesus to save us all.

And then I think, “How can God love me? I’m so unworthy, I’ve made so many mistakes. How could I ever be God’s beloved daughter?” But I am. Because he tells me so in the Bible. Does anybody else out there feel the same way?

My personal challenge is to believe God loves me unconditionally, that he sees me through a different lens, and that I’m his beloved daughter. If you feel the same way, let’s believe together until we feel it in our heart and soul.

P.S. I’m still working on my editing skills. YIKES!