God's Offspring

                                                   We are His Offspring

The focus reading comes from Acts 17:28, "For in him we live and move and have our being." As some of your own poets have said, ' We are his offspring.'"

Understanding that we were created by God Himself to reflect His image can often weigh heavily on us, reminding us that we were created with love through Him. He is our everything that we could possibly need but yet some do not know him. How do we show them? By displaying the love that God has for us. We are His creation. Do our lives represent God? Do we have characteristics that someone who sees us can understand that we have a relationship with our eternal Father? Granted, none of us is perfect, and neither is living in this world.  I know I often fail sometimes, and I have to talk with God every day to build a relationship strong for when those storms come flooding in. My life is not all that pretty when it comes to different things. I have a heart that I would do anything for people. I also get hurt believing that people are acceptable to that help. I had the privilege of hearing about God as a child through growing up in church. I accepted Jesus into my heart at the age of 13, and it was the best decision of my life. I have faced several storms and trials throughout my life, and I am sure that it was God who carried me through them. I had a difficult childhood of being bullied because of how I look. My weight was always a subject that really should not have been. I kept to myself most of the time and developed a passion of loving music. When I graduated from high school, I started working two different jobs and moved out of my parents' house. I wanted a life of my own. Then I had to move from New York to the unknown of North Carolina. Two different worlds and two different mindsets. I have a personality that would appear to be rude, but I am just quiet. I was taught to speak when spoken to, and if not, you were to be quiet. I was never in the crowd, nor did I want to be in a crowd. I tend to do a lot for myself and often by myself. I carry myself with what some would say a chip on the shoulder, and I do. It is not to be prideful, but it is to tell you I know who I am and your approval isn't needed. This was developed through hard times. I didn't have someone always at my feet to pick me up. Don't get me wrong, I had people who loved me and supported me. I have lost several people in death and tragedy that many would not guess. I have also been used, taken advantage of, and even humiliated. I have lost friends and gained real friends. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for knowing Jesus as my personal savior and understanding who God is. Today, if you do not know who Jesus is, please reach out. If you are at the point where you want to ask Jesus into your life, simply pray this prayer, " Jesus, forgive me of all my past sins and wrongdoings. I understand I am not perfect, and I can't do this life on my own. I ask that you come into my heart so I can learn more about you and have eternal life with you. Amen." Jesus loves you! God created you through his love, which he gave His ultimate sacrifice through Jesus dying on the cross for you and me.