I looked in the mirror today and told myself, “You are loved.”

Today I turned 30 years old. For 30 years I have lived on this earth and have endured joys and trials and celebrations and defeat.

I have realized that much of the time I feel overlooked or insignificant. And most of the time that’s okay because I don’t like the attention anyway. But it can cause me to feel isolated and lonely. As though I’m wandering through this life alone with only me myself and I to count on.

Today people showed up. In small ways that were probably not that big of a hassle for them, but that were immensely meaningful to me.

I recognized and remembered that I have people walking alongside of me who would move as many mountains for me as I would for them.

And as I sit here pouring tears for the gratefulness I feel in my heart, I want you to know that you are loved too.

You have people who will come alongside you.

You have people who will show up for you.

You have a God who will be near you and will comfort and sustain you.

All I ask is that you open your eyes to see it. Take a step outside of yourself and remember those people who stepped up and stepped out for you.

Remember the God who parted seas, broke down walls, defeated nations, resurrected the dead, and redeemed your sins is nearer to you than you know.

Look at yourself in the mirror and remind yourself – You Are Loved.

“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)”‭– Ephesians‬ ‭2:4-5‬