101- God chose you (2 Thessalonians 2:13) || The Evening Mindset - Christian Bible Meditation and Bedtime PrayersR

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:2 Thessalonians 2:13[13] But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. (ESV)SUMMARYWe wrestle with the fear of being picked last and the quiet ways performance shapes our self-esteem. We turn to 2 Thessalonians 2:13 and rest in the truth that God chooses us because He loves us, and that security cannot be taken away.• reading 2 Thessalonians 2:13 and naming God’s choice • the playground “draft” as a picture of performance-based worth • shifting from how we feel about ourselves to how God feels about us • beloved by the Lord as a foundation for identity • God’s unchanging love as the reason His choice is secure • sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth • a closing prayer for calm hearts, clear minds, and restful sleepSupport the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset