You are Loved

The speaker starts by praying and expressing gratitude to God. They emphasize that they are not an expert, but rather someone who shares their personal experiences and what God puts on their heart. They emphasize that their purpose is to bring people closer to God and share His love and promises. They discuss the importance of each individual and their value in God's eyes, as well as the lies the devil may try to convince them of. They encourage listeners to trust in God, ask for guidance, and believe in their worth. The speaker reminds listeners of God's power and ability to perform miracles. They mention various biblical examples and encourage listeners to give their hearts to God and experience transformation. They offer support and prayer for those who may be struggling. The episode concludes with a prayer of thanks and a reminder of God's love. Hey everyone, it's a new week, a new beginning. So you can do new things in Christ. Let's pray. Lord, I thank you. I give you all the glory. I praise you because without you, none of this would be possible. I lift each and every person up listening, whatever they may be going through or feeling, whatever struggles they may have, Lord, I ask that you heal them and that you fill them with the Holy Spirit, with your love, with your joy, and with your peace. I ask that you open their ears, their minds, and their hearts, Lord. And I ask this in Jesus name, amen. I'd like to start off with today's podcast by saying I am no expert on any subject I talk about here on my podcast. I give you a real life experience and what God puts on my heart to talk about. I will never lie to you or give you false information. I will always give you the real, raw me, an ordinary girl who grew up in a small town who loves God and just here trying to bring you closer to him. Because of his love, his mercy, his grace is like nothing you will ever experience here on earth. God has given me this gift and has put it upon my heart to share it with each of you. And that is what I'm going to do till he tells me differently. I will always be obedient to him and fulfill his plan and his purpose. I am seriously not doing this to get the credit or the clout, as kids would say today. This is all for God's glory. This is not about me, but it's about you and God's love for you. And if I can bring you closer to him and his love, I definitely will, because I want you and I to spend eternity with him and his promise that he has given us. His word, his Bible, is the guide to everlasting life with him. So that is where I will get my knowledge to bring to you. I want you to know, and God wants you to know, you are important. And that brings me to 1 Peter 5, verse 2. Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them, not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be. Not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve. Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but examples to the flock. That brings me to 1 Peter 5, verses 6 through 11. Humble yourselves, therefore under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, stand firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen. So in today's episode, I want to talk about you. You are important. You are needed here on earth. Don't ever think you are better off not being here. God has a purpose for you. God has a plan for you. God needs you. You may be going through something that the devil is trying to convince you of, but the devil is a liar. You were made in God's image. You are loved. You are loved by so many. Your sister, your brother, your friend, your niece, your nephew, your parents, your neighbors, your children, your spouse, the stranger you encounter, and so many more. You are needed. You are important and valued. Those voices telling you otherwise are lies. God's plan for your life is so important. Ask Jesus in your heart. Ask God to come into your heart. Ask him for his guidance. Ask him to lead you in his direction. God loves you. This world needs you. You could be the reason someone makes it another day. You could be the inspiration someone needs to break through to God's glory. Your story could help someone struggling. Your being, you, could change somebody's life. God made you for this exact time. God made you uniquely and perfectly. God made you for things you can't see yet, but need to trust in him to bring you through and to it. Our God is a God of purpose. I'm going to keep saying this over and over. Our God is a God of love. Our God is a God who never lies. The devil will make you think you are not worthy. The devil will whisper negative thoughts into your mind. The devil will make you believe you are not strong, that you cannot overcome the obstacles he puts in front of you. But your God always wins and can get you through. Call upon him. He will carry you when you can't. He will get you through when it looks like there is no other way. God can do all things and you too can do all things through him, just like it says in Philippians 4. He is a God of miracles. You only need ask and believe, have true faith that he will, and let me tell you, he will. Our God made the heaven and the earth. He gave us Jesus for a second chance. He brought the Israelites out of captivity and freed them. He parted the Red Sea. He brought Lazarus back from the dead. He told Noah to build an ark and he saved him from this evil world. He gave us Jesus and resurrected him three days later. Don't you think if he can do all those things, he can do it for you? You are worthy of his love. Just let him love you. He will take you from your death to a new birth. God loves you. You are worthy. You are wanted. You are needed. You are made perfect in his image. God needs you to fulfill his purpose. God needs you and so does this earth and those around you need you. Don't let the devil win. Give it over to God and give your heart to him and see miracles happen. I too hear voices at times. I too think I'm not worthy of God's love, but as I have been growing in God, I have learned praying and speaking to God makes them go away. God clears my mind and sets the truth straight. He fills my heart with love and lets me know that I am loved. I am worthy. I am amazing. I am smart and I am worth more than I think and that I am here for his purpose. I am going to make a difference. I am going to be a generational curse breaker. I am going to break every financial curse that has been put upon me. I am going to bring nations together and I am going to spend eternal life with him and he wants you to know he too can do it for you. I am no expert like I have said. I am an expert as God's daughter and his word. God needs you. God wants you. God made you perfect in his image. Come to him and let your rebirth in him begin. Let your life be transformed and see all he has planned for you. What do you have to lose? If you need me to pray, if you need me to help you, if you need me to guide you through his word, I will be here and so will God. You are important. You are amazing. You are smart. You are beautiful in this world and God needs you. I hope you enjoyed today's episode. This month is mental health month and if you are struggling, if you are feeling like you are not worthy, turn to God. Share this with somebody else that may need it. Help those around you. We are here to love our neighbors. We are here to love one another, to treat people as you would want to be treated. So if there is somebody you know or if you are struggling, share this podcast with somebody else. Let them know God loves them and if you need me, email me, contact me. I will pray for you. I will help you. I will do my best. So until next episode, keep bibling, keep spreading God's word and know that you are loved. Lord, I thank you. I thank you for today. I thank you for giving me this opportunity. I thank you for all those that are listening, Lord. I praise you. I give you all the glory because you, God, are an amazing God and you love us and you get us through each and every day and you have given us this life. Let us turn our lives over to you. Let us surrender all of our anxieties, our struggles to you, Lord, so that you can care for us. Lord, I thank you for giving us your only son and giving us a second chance. I praise you. I give you glory and I thank you. In Jesus' name, amen.