Ever look at your shortcomings and doubt God’s love for you? Or wonder how He could still care for you, given the things you do? Listen: 'Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ’s love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture' (Rom 8:35). No matter how unworthy you may feel today, you cannot shut off, stop, or in any way diminish the flow of God’s love towards you. Nothing can change the way He feels about you. Nothing can alter the fact that He’s going to continue to love you no matter what you do or say. Never lose sight of that, because God’s love will: (1) heal your emotions (2) cause your self-esteem to grow (3) put a foundation of worth and dignity under you. It’s what allows you to respect yourself! It’ll also motivate you to discipline yourself. You see, when you truly value something, you want to protect it, and develop it. God’s love actually gives you the capacity to love yourself, and then love others. When you can do that, the circle is complete. Think: you’re not just chosen by God, you’re eternally, passionately, tenderly, and unconditionally, loved by Him. There’s no greater blessing and no greater assurance than that!