“God’s treasure”

“Indeed, the very hairs on your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:7

Verse reflections:  Today my husband said the perfect words to me.  Be patient.  It took you 2 years to put on this weight.  Don’t be frustrated after only 50 days.  He is right.  Satan lies to me when I look in the mirror and lies well.  I have to have confidence that God has me in the palm of His hand.  He cares about the details of my life.  We’ve already talked about a similar verse in Matthew but I love the way this verse takes it to the next point, we are worth more than the birds and the animals.  That means a lot to me because I love animals.  I love my dog with all my being.  I know the depths of joy and love that she gives me.  She brings light to my day when she greets me with unadulterated happiness at the front door. Knowing this gives me patience with myself because I realize how much God loves me.  I realize that I don’t have to be perfect, I don’t have to be afraid of this journey.  I am God’s treasure.  I am worth so much that He knows every detail about me.

Prayer:  Lord Jesus wrap me in your arms today.  Take my fears, let me know that you have all the details of my life in Your hands.  You love me more than I can imagine so I know we can live this journey together.  Somehow, this gives me strength on my path of eating healthy.  Not sure I have a direct correlation but today I needed to be patient as I wait for the time to weigh in and I do not see any progress.  Today I needed to know that You know me so well that You even know how many hairs are on my head.  You love me so much that the gorgeous birds that flitter around and bring us joy are just small samples of how much You love us.  You love me so much that nothing life throws at me should bring me fear, worry or disappointment.  We have this Jesus!  Thank You for bringing me this small verse, that somehow, someway, brings me patience.