--A DIFFERENT CRITERION ~~

~~"Remember . . . few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you. Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise."
---(1 Corinthians 1:26-27 / NLT)

~~Every one of us knows what it’s like to feel the pain of rejection—to have someone say no, or question your worth, or ignore you completely. That’s why it’s important to understand that our Heavenly Father chose you as His own. People argue about free will or predestination, but they are both biblical.
It’s clear that God chooses His people, and He chose us. God does not see people the way we do or judge people by the world’s standards. He does not choose His people based on their background, education, or income. He does not care about the circumstances of your birth. He does not care about where you went to school. He does not care if your house has two bedrooms or ten. God chooses people whose hearts are open to Him. Let’s be grateful for that, and let’s try to see the world and its people as He does.

THINK ABOUT IT
Many people suffer deeply from rejection, even without realizing it. Knowing and believing that God sees and chooses us helps us to change our perspective. It also changes our trajectory and momentum.

PRAYER
~~"Heavenly Father, thank You for choosing me, not because of my merit, but because of Your mercy. You understand rejection. I thank you that Jesus endured rejection for me so that I can share in Your acceptance. I embrace Your love. In Your name, I pray. Amen."
Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson
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