“You are the most beautiful to Me.”

Early one morning, I found myself in a place where I felt God saying those words to me.

The sun rose and shone on the peaceful lake before me. Birdsong filled the nearby trees.

I imagined the One who made all this beauty. I also understood that Jesus had been with me all my life and had blessed me abundantly.

The feeling of that morning continues to inspire me. My heart feels great appreciation of what God has done through countless angel-like people. And I pray that He uses me to encourage others.

When I consider all my overflowing gratefulness toward God and toward the people who helped me when I needed them, I renew my vow to serve God. I ask Him to let me live my life from now on only for His glory.

He hears me and He answers. Then He inspires me with so much encouragement to face any future — no matter how uncertain. He also promises me the heritage of those who fear His name.

He promises the same to you. You are the most beautiful to Him. You are His child. Through faith in Jesus, we are joint heirs of all the eternal riches of the heavenly Father.