Words We All Need to Hear

During a very down time emotionally, when my kids were little and I felt anything but valuable and lovable, the Lord gave me this song during a time of worship. I think it's a message we all need to hear: 

You love me just as I am, Lord

You love me just as I am, Lord
You see deep inside me and look past my faults
And you love me just as I am.

You need me just as I am, Lord
You need me just as I am, Lord
My value to You can’t be measured by man
And you need me just as I am.

You use me just as I am, Lord
You use me just as I am, Lord
You filled me with your Holy Spirit and power
And you use me just as I am.

Everyone needs to hear the words “I love you” on a regular basis. Not “I love you because…” or, “I’ll love you if…” but just plain “I love you.” Every person is made in God’s image, and therefore everyone is valuable, capable and lovable. So, I’d like to tell you:

I love you just as you are,
I love you just as you are,
Because Jesus loves me just as I am,
I love you just as you are.

© Jeanette E. Levellie

Have a blessed day, you lovable, precious person, you!

What About YOU? I Know You are Thankful

I know you. I know you are thankful for long lists of blessings from above. As my daughter used to say when someone had candy, “Will you share?” Please list an item or more that you are grateful for, perhaps something you used to take for granted, but no longer do.


I am thankful for my job. Because of it, I meet many interesting people, keep my brain in shape, and earn money to support my writing, kitties, and restaurant hopping habits.

I’m also grateful for the relationship I have with God through Jesus Christ.

The older I grow, the more He means to me.

Every good thing I have and am came from His hand of love.

Guess what. He loves you, too.

Your turn…