Have you ever had a “favorite” anything? It could be a toy, clothing, a car or motorcycle, a friend, or a relative. How do you feel when you think of it or them? I know what happens with me. Warm, pleasant feelings rise up in me and I am transported in my mind to happy memories of special times, people and places in my life. There are never any harsh or hurt feelings; only good times and warm places in my heart.
Have you ever been someone’s “favorite”? How do they behave towards you? Do they scowl when you approach or are you met with beaming smiles and open arms that hug and hold you close? Don’t you feel safe, secure and loved? Isn’t it wonderful?! Well, this is how God feels about you! You and I and everyone who has ever lived or will live are all God’s favorites and He wants us to know that. When I think about myself as “God’s Favorite”, I feel differently inside. I feel honored, special, blessed. I feel good about me and that has changed to how I feel about others.
For a large portion of my life, I was constantly comparing myself to others, looking for flaws in them so I could feel better about myself. I envied those who had more money, nicer cars or homes. I was never content, never satisfied and I always felt like I was playing a role. Bottom line, there was a hole in my heart that nothing in this world could fill. I had been confirmed as a Lutheran at the age of 12 but knew Christ then only as my Redeemer. After High School, I walked away from God for the next 21 years. I was re-introduced to Christ almost 20 years ago and I know Him now as more than just my Redeemer. He is also my Friend, my Confidant, my Consoler, my Healer and my most ardent Encourager. The emptiness is finally gone as is the need to constantly compare myself with others. I am free at last to be the person God created me to be.
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