His

Sometimes we are recognized by our position or roles in life.

“This is so and so’s girlfriend.”

“Aren’t you so and so’s mother?”

“You were my 10th grade teacher!”

We even define ourselves this way.

But did you know that the Creator of the universe knows you by name?

God simply calls you His.

Years ago, I ordered a coffee mug with His on it.

Because you can never really have enough coffee mugs, although my husband might disagree.

When it arrived, it had a chip on the rim.

It was broken.

That mug has lived on the shelf in my family room ever since.

It’s a beautiful reminder that even though I am broken, I am still His.

God is not concerned with any of my titles or my perfection.

He has already called me His own.

Above all other titles or positions, that truly defines who I am.

Even though I love being known as John’s wife and Jon and Dan’s mom, I hope that is how you recognize me.

As His.

Friends, regardless of how others see you or how broken you may feel, remember this:

God knows you by name and calls you His.

“But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end— Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in! That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you.” Isaiah 43:1 MSG