Words

by Dawn Lee

"You is kind. You is smart. You is important."

 This is a quote from one of my favorite movies "The Help". I think this phrase is so simple, but so profound. How many of us heard this as a child or eventually as an adult? I am pretty sure there is an equal amount of haves and have-nots. If you have never heard this in your life, let me be the first to say to you - you is kind, you is smart, you is important and don't you forget that! And I would add you are beautiful and very loved!


 Many of us go through life doubting, for one reason or another, that we aren't any of these things at all. The feelings usually stem from unhealthy relationships,that make us doubt ourselves. Let me say, beloved, God says you are all these things and more! He made you in His image, so when someone says to you that you aren't worthy, you're not good enough, you'll never get anywhere in life- well God says different!! You're His child and He loves you unconditionally! He had plans for you before you were even born, so have no doubt He has been with you every step of the way- even when you take wrong turns.


 God loves you in spite of your mistakes, your choices, your actions. What a wonderful blessing to have His grace, His mercy and His love! He wants you to take all of those awful feelings you have about yourself and just lay them at His feet. Let Him begin to heal you and feel the love He is offering you unconditionally. It will bring you peace, contentment and happiness you have never known.


 Now, I am not saying it will be easy, especially when you have negative individuals or situations in your life. We all have to deal with these issues on a daily basis, but I promise you, the more you lean on Him, the more these issues will start to dissipate. Your testimony and love for Christ will show. His love is truly the lighthouse in life's storms.


 The daily routine that helps me remind myself that I am loved is prayer, reading His word and showing others that they are loved. These simple actions can make an amazing difference in your life! I promise all those awful things you think of yourself, all those awful things people say about you- those words don't define who you are, but His Word does. You are His child and you have His love, grace and mercy. He loves you unconditionally- faults and all!


 So my challenge to you today is to love others as God loves you- unconditionally. Tell someone today "You is kind. You is smart. You is important," and most of all you are loved! Not only are you changing your life little by little, but you will be changing someone else's life... and possibly even saving their life.


As I said when I was a teacher "Use your words". It's the most wonderful gift He gives us to give to others.