[Thus says the LORD:
Cursed is the man who
trusts in human beings,
who seeks
his strength in flesh,
whose
heart turns away from the LORD.
He is like a barren
bush in the desert
that
enjoys no change of season,
But stands in a lava
waste,
a salt
and empty earth.
Blessed is the man who
trusts in the LORD,
whose
hope is the LORD.
He is like a tree planted
beside the waters
that
stretches out its roots to the stream:
It fears not the heat
when it comes,
its
leaves stay green;
In the year of drought
it shows no distress,
but still
bears fruit.] (Jer. 17:5-8)
In whom or what do we
trust? The prophet Jeremiah contrasts two vivid images for the Israelites
and each of us.
In whom or what do i
trust? More poignantly, from whom or what do I find my identity? Our
identity and value is not the sum total of what we accomplish. Our
identity is not found in public opinion. Nor is our identity a sexual
orientation.
Our identity is not
something fluid. It is not a reward earned. Our identity is a gift
received from God our Father and never revoked.
We are children of
God. He created and loves us. It is in accepting this,our true identity, that
we flourish without fear or worry.
Take some time today
and allow God to show you you’re identity. Give your heavenly Father
the time and the space to love you.
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