I’ve been sitting with 1 Peter, where he calls us “elect exiles, chosen according to the foreknowledge of God.” It’s such a beautiful truth, but sometimes…it’s really hard to believe. Why? Because we know our own flaws. We compare ourselves. We wonder if God really sees us. We’re trained to think love has to be earned; so being chosen before we did anything to deserve it can feel too good to be true. But when we actually believe it, it changes the way we live. 🤎 We rest instead of strive. When the homeschool day derails or the house is a mess, we don’t spiral into “I’m failing.” We remember: God already delights in me. My worth isn’t measured by productivity. 🤎 We live with security, not fear. When a text goes unanswered, or someone doesn’t include us, we don’t sink into insecurity. Our value isn’t tied to human approval, it’s anchored in God’s choosing. 🤎 We walk with courage. Even when we feel like outsiders; at family gatherings, in conversations, or in culture, we can live faithfully and differently, because we were chosen to be set apart. 🤎 We overflow with gratitude. Even in small things like folding laundry, we can pause and thank God: “You’ve entrusted me with these lives, this work.” Gratitude turns duty into worship. 🤎 We treat others as chosen too. Instead of competing or comparing, we extend kindness. That mom at the playground, or the neighbor who seems distant; God’s heart is big enough for them too. Living as chosen doesn’t mean life gets easier. But it means our lens shifts. Instead of striving, fearing, hiding, or comparing, we live from a place of security, gratitude, and love. Where do you find it hardest to believe you’re chosen? How might your day look different if you lived from that truth?

I have been loving my worship music playlists lately it’s actually all I listen to! Thought I would share some of my favorites and maybe get some recommendations from you ladies 🤍 🎶 Brandon Lake - King of Hearts album - Hard Fought Hallelujah- best song on the album! 🎶 Jamie MacDonald - Left it in the River album 🎶 Leanna Crawford - Still Waters (Psalm 23) 🎶 Justin Bieber - Where You Go I Follow 🎶 Son of Sundays - GOD DID! Hope you get to listen & share your favs too 🫶🏻

Hi sweet friends! 🤍 I’ve been trying to pause more and notice little blessings in my day, and today I’m thankful for quiet mornings before the kids wake up. I’d love to hear from you - what’s one thing you’re grateful for today? Big or small, let’s encourage each other with the little joys God gives us.