God chose & adopted us...we must choose to belive this truth

When we've been hurt by those who are "suppose" to love us...we have a hard time believing those who have "chosen" to love us. Often, children that are adopted carry a fear that they will be abandoned again. This is natural, but eventually they must make a decision to "believe" they've been chosen-adopted. God put this Word on my heart as I go through the foster children apps (I'm honored to go to foster camp every year as a therapist for both the children and staff of volunteers). God chose us-He adopted us (Eph 1:5, 1:11). Fear is constant wanting to remind us of the rejection and abandonment from those that were suppose to love us and didn't. Fear's agenda is to create doubt in our relationship with God...maybe He will abandon us too. We've got to make a decision to believe that we've been chosen and adopted by God. Until then we will be anxious and uncertain-always wondering...will His love fail us? Don't take the bait; if you're anxious-you can't hear God clearly telling you...I will never leave you or forsake you (Deut 31:6). His love never fails or gives up on us (Ps 136:1). If someone didn't love you...that doesn't make you unlovable. Will you believe God...He chose and adopted you! 6/22/13CIFL-LMM