I am worth more than two sparrows - hooray!

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Matthew 10:29-31

Aren't two sparrows sold for only a penny? But your Father knows when any one of them falls to the ground. Even the hairs on your head are counted. So don't be afraid! You are worth much more than many sparrows.

Romans 8:38-39

I am sure that nothing can separate us from God's love-not life or death, not angels or spirits, not the present or the future, and not powers above or powers below. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord!

DAILY BYTE

I don’t know about you, but I am glad that I am worth something in God’s eyes and I am comforted to know that there is a special place for all of us in His heart. Looking at how intricately we have been designed, how could we not matter to God?

This was our main message to the children at Clouds of Hope. We wanted them to know and understand that they matter and are loved by God.

We were not the first group of people to go to Clouds of Hope nor were we the last. The children have seen many faces come and go but I hope that they will know that God will never leave them and that nothing can ever separate them from God’s love.

I pray that they will recognize that they are God’s children and valuable members of His family. I pray the same for us all because we sometimes forget our identity. Before God, we can be ourselves without fear of being labeled. When we are free, we unlock the cages where we have imprisoned others with our opinions and judgment. And it is then that we are able to love and appreciate them.

PRAY AS YOU GO

Lord, you created the earth in all its beauty. You then made us in your image. As we go about our daily lives may we see you in us and in others. Your love for us through Christ Jesus, what an amazing gift! This is the love that gives us abundant life, gives us hope, joy and freedom. We pray that our actions will reveal your love to the world.

Amen