Existing

"You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are." Max Lucado

This is one of my favorite quotes ever, by one of my favorite authors ever. He is a Christian writer and if you haven't read anything that he has written, I suggest picking up one of his books. I love this quote for so many reasons, but the main reason is because I can really relate to it. I think we all spend so much time trying to validate (to ourselves and to others) who we are. We buy nice clothes, houses, cars...etc. What are we trying to prove and to whom are we trying to prove it? God knows we exist and He loves what He sees. He made us! We also spend so much of our lives trying to find that perfect job that will validate us. Don't get me wrong, I think it is important to glorify God by using the talents that He has given you...but it seems that we lose sight of that so quickly. I know I am guilty of it. It is so important in our walk with God to remember that He loves us 100% of the time and He loves us more than we can imagine. Just because we ARE.