Read Ephesians 1:3-14.
Who am I?
You were chosen before the foundations of the earth were laid.
Chosen before I could even walk?
Yes, you were chosen before you did anything to earn your place.
What am I to do?
Be hopeful when you awake.
And in the night?
Yes, set your hope on Christ.
Where am I?
You live in the in-between, between the past and the future.
In-between the person I was and who I am?
Yes, in-between the already and not-yet Kin-dom of God.
Am I loved?
You are loved so entirely.
I am loved so completely?
You are loved even with and because of all your messiness.
Who am I to be?
I have destined you for greatness.
For struggles too?
Yes, and for a role in God’s plan.
I am Chosen, Hopeful, In-between, Loved, and Destined.
You are my beloved child.
I am.
Pray
Heavenly Lord, when we cry out to you, you hear our prayers. You are quick to listen, quick to love, quick to care. You have claimed us and have a plan for us. Help us to embrace the journey, knowing that you are always with us. Amen.
Rev. Emily Sutphin & Rev. Rachel Sutphin
Alumnae, UKirk Virginia Tech
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