The Need to be Wanted -- Part 1

‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, 

for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.’”

 Matthew 19:14 ESV

The inner renewal cycle has happened to me and to many others.  Rejection marks people, but it need not keep them trapped in its pain. Fortunately, every person can find help, and they can ask God to help them.

A healthy ‘self’ is one aspect to the spiritual side of the human condition. God is in the restoration business. He helps, in a highly personal way, those who are willing to do the hard work necessary to achieve this healthy state. God’s children are wanted, and not only wanted, they are loved with pure, holy, unconditional love. God never forsakes, and he always loves the object of his affection.
     Knowing God in this way produces inner peace and fullness of joy. The soul-need, being loved, valued, and wanted, is met and satisfied. Wholeness brings richness to the inner self. Healthy spiritual life is actualized through the transforming love of God. God doesn’t withhold affection from the poor performers or the ones struggling with life. Instead, he assists them as he welcomes them on the spiritual journey of life.

With the innocent trust of a child, every person, with child-like faith, is welcomed into Father God’s warm embrace, much like that of a kind, loving, doting parent. For those who have yet to experience what it is like to be loved without strings, they are in for a treat. That kind of love is found in Christ Jesus. Yes, people mess up, but that is not cause for them to be discarded or unwanted in God’s kingdom. “For God so loved the world.”

All are wanted and all are loved.  That’s you and that’s me.