The Bible says in 1 Peter 2:9, "But ye are a chosen generation..." The Word 'chosen' stands out to me as I learn more about who I am. Chosen. When I reflect on the life I lived in my almost 40 years, there were many times I thought that there was no reason for my existence. As a teen, I used to write in my journals about how I felt lost and unwanted and had no purpose in life. Even after I got married and had my baby girl I found myself crying all the time because of the mental and emotional abuse I endured. I thought that I would have been better off dead! I believed that I was insignificant, worthless, ugly and alone. But, along the way I encountered Jesus. I found out that I was never a mistake to Him. I felt His love encompass me about and I witnessed Him showing up for me to defend, protect, provide and heal me, over and over again. Today, I know I was made to become and to accomplish great things! God takes nothing (like me) and turns it into something beautiful...
I am not sure what you had to live through. I don't know if you recognize that you were specifically selected - CHOSEN- by God for greatness! I declare today that you and I are chosen to reign. We are chosen to prosper. We are chosen to live an abundant life. We are chosen to have joy, peace and rest despite our circumstances. We are chosen to be loved. We are chosen to be accepted. We are chosen to have the victory!
