As I gazed up at the mountains, I was awed by their majesty.
I bowed my head and asked myself, "why should He care for me? I am not great like the mountains that tower so high above. What is there about me that God can find to love?"
"Father, I am not strong like the wind that makes your tall trees sway; I cannot sing sweetly like your birds. Will you love me anyway? But most of all, I am simply me, and often have cause to fear. In spite of my weaknesses, do you promise to be near?"
With eyes closed tight against my tears, I wished He could hear me pray. Then I felt His Spirit tell me, "Child, look up, I have something to say. You are simply you, the spirit that I love, a part of my great plan. I put you here to learn of this life and to return to me again."
"You are more beautiful to me than the loveliest mountain I made, and your strength exceeds that of that of the wind's, so not be afraid. I love you not for what you are, but for what I know you will be. I am always beside you, watching you grow, you are very special to me."
A smile touched my lips - I knew it to be true. My Father has always been there; giving me comfort and blessings and love and my own special talents to share. So I do my best to make Him proud. I am not afraid, for you see, He loves me not for what I am, but for what He knows I will be.
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