We’re in California for our sister’s service later this week. All is good with this.

I was thinking this morning as I had my devotions that Jesus was always pleased with me. He was never ashamed of me like I was for most of my life. All of the efforts I put into trying to live well for Him were an attempt to make me good enough for me, not God. He was already pleased with who He created. I was the one who hated myself and what had been done to me.

God has created everyone of us in His image. He didn’t leave something out for us to fill. Sin did that. He loves His creation and He wants me to use what He’s given to me for His purposes. I’ll live the rest of my life for Him.