Loved To Be Loved

“What is it about love and admiration of others that moves us to strive for more?…It feels good to be admired and respected. But that feeling is addictive, and worth watching out for. If we feel someone doesn’t like or notice us, it’s hard. Rejection makes us feel small and unimportant. And, sometimes, we bend over backward to avoid it by making someone like us… Simply put, we love to be loved. But we are a broken people, and sometimes love just isn’t reciprocated. Instead of striving after others’ love and approval, seek the Lord first. He is love. He sees all your flaws, all your mistakes and chooses to love you still. The Lotd loves to love you—and you can rest in his approval…” (Rest) Taken from 365 Devotions for Finding Rest. Copyright © 2016 by Zondervan

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