I am Accepted

to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1:6

A child longs to feel accepted by those around them, especially by family and close friends. Children crave their parents attention to know they are doing well. When a child lacks the security they need, they carry the fear of rejection later on in life.

When we carry this fear of not being accepted as adults we start to look for it in other places. We still need that reassurance as adults that we are fully accepted, just as ourselves.

Accepted no matter what we have been through in our past.

Accepted even when our lives are in a mess.

I forget sometimes that I don’t need to turn to anyone else when I feel rejected. I am accepted by the One who matters. God. He is the one that can fill the void when I feel unworthy. He loves and accepts us just as we are.

Something to think about…

Why not have a go at personalising Ephesians 1:6 and re-write in your own words what you feel God is saying to you. You could also use my version and change to your own name.

Lynne, I have abounding grace. So much that I freely give it to you. Why? Because I love you and I accept you. No questions asked.

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If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on today’s Bible affirmation then why not catch up on my other thoughts for previous days.