"Because you are precious in my sight and honored, and I love you. I will give people in exchange for you and nations instead of your life." (Isaiah 43:4)
I was reading Isaiah 43 for the Lord brought me to it, wanting to tell me something. I read the whole chapter, but one particular verse stuck out to me, and it was verse four. My initial reaction was something along the lines of "AWEEE! I love you too, my Lord!" while giggling. Though, the longer I thought about it, the more emotion I felt. I've struggled with loving myself for the longest time, and even more when I considered anyone loving me. But every time I thought of the quote or/and saw it, I couldn't help but feel moved. So I wanted to share and spread the gospel in a way I could express it: art. It had been a while since I drew anything and stuck with it, so this really does mean a lot to me, and I pray it reaches the people who may need to hear it back.
In the process, I had found some art from around a year ago that I had forgotten about. And it was the exact same chapter: Isaiah 43. However, the one that struck me then was verse one. So it wasn't the first time the Lord had tried to tell me that He loved me and saw me. That He wanted to redeem me. Both these times was when I was my most worried and spiritually trying to come back. And I just can be more grateful for what God has told me and reminded me. Because I know His love is eternal, and even though I may forget or doubt, He always makes it a point to remind me, one way or another.
So, if you are feeling alone, stressed, or/and unlovable, open your bible. I promise you, the Lord loves you. Jesus loves you so much that you can't even imagine it. And if you ask, He'll tell you just how much He loves you. Whether from Isaiah 43 or a different chapter, He will proclaim His love to you.
I thank you for reading. Remember, you are loved! You are precious! And Jesus won't abandon you! He wants to see you in Heaven!