Known and Accepted

As human beings, we desire to experience two things--to be known and accepted. To be known however is a frightening thing for people because we believe if people really knew us they would not accept or love us. Because of this fear, we pretend to be someone that we are not. We wear masks and are not transparent because we may feel deep inside that we are not lovable. Have you ever felt like this?

I certainly have. I use to spend time creating a facade of the behaviors that people thought were nice. I acted one way while my thoughts were entirely different. I want to encourage you in this, there is one who knows who you were and loved you. He knows who you are and He loves you and He knows what you will be and He wants you to get there. He sees past your facades and sees your sin. He understands what you are going through and stands with open arms waiting for you to realize that He created you and knew you even before you knew yourself. Be encouraged because the God of Heaven loves you!