I bless you as the
“Beloved” of God—
Paul’s pet name
For all the saints,
As in his salutation of Romans 1:7
“To all those in Rome
Who are loved by God …”
I think it’s God’s name for you—
How He sees you,
What He calls you.
It defines your life.
It confirms your identity.
You are His beloved.
You aren’t identified by
Your service unto God
Or your gifts
Or your accomplishments
Or even by your love for God.
You are defined by God’s love for you.
Being loved by God
Isn’t the goal of godly living,
It is the fuel for godly living.
May you know His love,
Beloved.
May you know His love.