March 26
He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump.
1 Samuel 2:8(NLT)
GOD’S FAVORITES
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you living in hopelessness and anxiety?
Is your heart broken or are you very needy?
Have you been oppressed and enslaved?
Be happy when you do things for Christ’s sake.
You are God’s favorite; he lifts the poor from the dust
He brings those who are needy away from the dump
He heals the most broken and confused people
He abhors wickedness and brings down the cruel.
Do you have any form of poverty in your life? Were you ever deprived of love and respect? Have you been abused or oppressed by anyone? Are you marginalized because of faith, status, color or literacy? Are you in constant pain from emotional or physical traumas? If you answer yes to any of these questions, be joyful for you are one of God’s favorites.
The bible tells us that God lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He loves to work on those who are poor and needy. He works best in our weakness. Christ came to save the broken and the poor. He uses circumstances that exhibit weaknesses so he can make people experience his forgiveness, mercy and grace. Without such weaknesses, we usually don’t run to God for assistance. Without powerlessness, we rely on ourselves too much.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for my weaknesses.
REFLECTION
Are you one of God’s favorites?
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