Psalm 118:19-29

I always felt as if I were a failure in school.  In grade school the boys made fun of me because of my weight, the nuns didn't like me because of my parents, and I didn't like me either.  This isn't a pity party; it is just the way it was back then.

Then I entered high school and most of my issues were self-inflicted from years of living with low self-esteem.  I shied away from social activities and only hung with two other girls who were much the same as I. Then I grew up, came out of my shell (somewhat) and learned how to be more sociable after entering the workforce.  Living in the world and working to support myself I learned that I could do a lot of things I never thought I could.

But, I still did not feel like I belonged.  It took years of learning about life and allowing me to be open to a personal relationship with Jesus before I was happy with life.  I think this is true of all of us to some extent.  Our background story is different, but many of the same fears and misgivings are the same. It takes a lot of growing up to get to the point in life where we can be content.  It takes a faith in Jesus to feel secure and filled with hope.

Jesus, the man who was rejected, scorned and beaten and then killed became our Savior; the Cornerstone for all Believers.  It is His love that gives me peace and joy.  It is His acceptance and grace that makes life worth living.

 ^"The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; 
 the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."  (Psalm 118:22-24 (NIV) 

Read Psalm 118:19-29 here.

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