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.

God Makes a New You

A New You

But be transformed by the renewal of your mind. 

Romans 12:2

God is in the life changing business. The life he wants to change is your life.

RENEWAL is a byproduct of change that comes after an action has been undertaken. Spiritual renewal is something to seek with one’s whole heart. Scripture instructs us to love God with all our heart, mind, and soul, and our neighbor as ourselves. This is a tall order. Self-focused thoughts do not lend themselves to loving others or God.

When we
-do not love well,
     -do not love in sincerity,
          -when we hold back,
                 -hide behind our issues,
                         -harbor anger toward God or others,
we impede a work of God.

The “love” is not producing in kind because it is not absolute love, it is more like a facsimile of love. Change is needed. What to do?

Love God. That is what it will take. Renewal of the mind is based in love for God. What if we don’t love God or feel His love? What can we do to change its lack of liveliness and woeful emptiness? The mind and the heart must bind together for love to be released in fullness.

No magical formula can fabricate love out of nothing. However, the more we know, grow, bond, and develop in relationship with God, the more we can know and experience His great love for us. God loves His dearly beloved children with a deep, eternal love that conquers sin and death. His love reaches and changes each person willing and open to His ministrations.

A reciprocal action is initiated when we open ourselves to God. He transfuses His character in our character. God’s presence will renew our mind, desires, and purposes, whereby He creates new life.

Ask for God’s love. Claim His promises.

Try this. It is radical. Offer yourself to God with no holds barred. As a result, a new work in you unfolds. The mind thinks in a way that exhibits the Source of its considerations.

Dear Father God, You are all I want. I give to you my mind that you may renew it, my heart that you may grow it, my soul that you may transform it.