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I AM God’s Dearly Beloved: Embracing God’s Love Daily

 

Loving embrace symbolizing God’s love for His children.


I AM God’s Dearly Beloved: Living in His Love 

"Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly beloved offspring."  (Ephesians 5:1) KSB

   When we hear the phrase “dearly beloved”, it’s usually in a wedding, funeral, baptism, or other sacred moment. Some may even recall it from a Prince song. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a special occasion to hear those words. Every single day, you can look in the mirror and boldly affirm, “I AM God’s dearly beloved. I AM deeply loved.”

   God’s love is not occasional. It is everlasting, unconditional, and unshakable. The Lord declares, “I know the thoughts that I think toward you, thoughts of good and not of evil, to bless you, to prosper you, and to bring you to an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11). When God thinks of you, He rejoices over you. He calls you His own. Being called God’s dearly beloved speaks of intimacy. It’s more than simply being His creation; it is about relationship. Just as a parent lovingly gazes at their child and says, “This is my dearly beloved,” so too does our Heavenly Father affirm us. When Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened and God proclaimed, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). That same love is spoken over you.

   What does it mean to live as God’s dearly beloved?

  • Image of God – Divine Unlimited Potential: You were created in God’s image, meaning there is no limit to what you can be, do, or have in Him. His image within you means you can always grow, heal, and rise higher.
  • Likeness of God – Manifestation in the Moment: The likeness of God is revealed in your daily actions, thoughts, words, and behaviors. As you love, forgive, and live with joy, you manifest His presence in the here and now.
  • Benefit of Christ – Jesus Our Wayshower: Jesus lived as the perfect example of God’s beloved child, showing us how to walk in love, grace, and truth.

   Affirm this with me: “I AM manifesting God in this moment.” Every thought of hope, every word of kindness, every act of love becomes a living testimony of God’s likeness within you. And when you fall short, you can always return to the truth of your divine potential and begin again. Dearly beloved, never forget you are fully human and fully divine. You carry heaven and earth within you. You are God’s image, God’s likeness, and God’s dearly beloved. Live from that truth today.

📖 Reflection: How would your day change if you truly lived from the identity of being God’s dearly beloved?

💡 Action Step: Each morning this week, look in the mirror and declare: “I AM God’s dearly beloved.”

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