Am I precious to you?

Am I precious to you?

{Credits: Papers & staples from Ashley Olson's Faithful kit from Fruits of the Spirit CD, Alpha by Gina Miller, Ribbon by Cristy Heins from Rakscraps megakit, Corner doodle by Carrie Stephens from SBB's Vintage Artistry kit, Fonts: Carpenter & Century Gothic, Paper tears using Atomic cupcake's Wild Tear action}

Have you asked this question? I'd bet that most of us have, in one form or another. There is a certain insecurity and uncertainty within. I still sometimes have that fear. The fear that, after a fight or a major act of stupidity on my part, I would be loved less or thought of as a lesser person and therefore not be as precious as before.

When DS asked if he was still precious to me even after his misbehavior, I held him tight and reassured him that he will always be precious to me, no matter what he does. I love him, even when I do not like what he had done.

God loves me the same way. I have heard Him say again and again that I am precious in His eyes. He knows how often I've fallen. He knows how often I've misbehaved. But whatever I have done does not change how He loves me. He continues to see me as His precious daughter. What a comforting thought.

Is this how the important people in my life love me too? Am I precious in their eyes even if I'm not perfect? I hope so. I know that's how I love them. It is nice to know that whatever I do, whatever mess I get into, I will still be precious, precious enough to be loved and cared for like a priceless jewel.