Noel Maturlu//Issue 1.1
It’s one thing to be loved, but it’s another to know—deep in your soul—that you are loved. When love is truly understood and appreciated, it has the power to transform every aspect of your life. What if I told you that you are Christ’s chosen lover, Jesus’s Valentine?Yet, this is exactly who you are. The Bible describes the Church as Christ’s Bride. In Ephesians 5:25-27, Paul writes: “Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her to make her holy.” This love is not generic—it is predestined, unconditional, eternal, and personal. Jesus did not love you out of obligation or convenience. He chose you before the foundation of the world, set His affection upon you, and willingly gave Himself up for you. This love is not something you have to earn. It is not based on your performance, your successes, or your failures. It is a love that has always existed, independent of anything you could do to deserve it. Christ’s love is a commitment—an unbreakable bond that secures your identity, affirms your worth, and gives you the confidence to walk boldly in life. Jesus Himself said in John 15:16: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” This is profound. You were not an afterthought. You were handpicked, called, and destined to produce greatness in this world. To Be Loved is to Be Truly Seen To be truly loved is to be truly seen and fully known. Appreciating that you are Jesus’s chosen instils not only a deep sense of self-worth but also unshakable confidence that your needs are already provided for. If the Creator of the universe loves you, then you are not forgotten, not overlooked, and not insignificant. You are treasured, valued, and prioritized. Love, when truly received, has the power to reshape your mindset. It removes insecurity, dismantles fear, and strengthens your resolve to embrace your God-given identity. When you understand that you are not just anyone—you are God’s beloved, you begin to walk differently. You stop striving for validation from the world because you already have the highest validation possible. You no longer question whether you are good enough because the One who made you has already declared you more than enough. A Story of Purpose and Power Imagine a young boy, growing up in a small town, always feeling like he was meant for something bigger. He wasn’t the strongest, the smartest, or the wealthiest. In fact, he often doubted if he had anything special to offer the world. One day, he wandered into a workshop where an elderly craftsman was carving a beautiful masterpiece from an old, rough piece of wood. The boy watched in awe as the craftsman carefully chiselled away, revealing intricate details hidden beneath the surface. Curious, the boy asked, “How did you know that this ordinary block of wood had something so beautiful inside?” The craftsman smiled and said, “I saw what it was meant to be before I even touched it. I knew the beauty was already within—it just needed to be uncovered.” For the first time, the boy realised something profound: his greatness was already within him, waiting to be revealed. Buried Inside You Is Untapped Power Just like that masterpiece hidden in the wood, you were created with limitless creativity, profound intelligence, and the potential to achieve greatness beyond imagination. Everything you would ever need to accomplish your purpose on this earth is already within you. Buried deep inside is the power to lead, to build, to innovate, to transform. You were never meant to live an average life. You were never meant to simply exist—you were meant to thrive. Believe you can achieve anything that God has placed inside you—whether it’s raising thriving children alone, earning your degree, or starting and managing a multimillion-dollar business. If God placed the vision in your heart, He also placed the ability within you to fulfil it. No dream is too big. No goal is too ambitious. No challenge is too difficult when you believe in the power of God working through you. Faith and Self-Belief: A Divine Partnership Believing in yourself does not mean you don’t need God—it means you recognize that He has already placed His power within you. True confidence is not arrogance; it is faith in the One who made you. As Paul of Tarsus said: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13 Think of it this way: Before investing in a business, smart investors check the credibility of the executives running it. They want to know who else has trusted the company with their investment. Now, consider this—God Himself has trusted YOU with His divine investment! You are His masterpiece, His enterprise, His top-priority project. He is the Founder, Chairman, CEO, and sole shareholder of You Unlimited. If God believes in you, why wouldn’t you believe in yourself? You Were Designed for Unlimited Success You are not an accident. You are not limited. You are not inadequate. You are God’s business—designed for unlimited success. So step boldly into your purpose. Chase your dreams with confidence. Walk in the knowledge that you are already equipped for greatness. Because you are Christ’s Valentine. His beloved. His chosen. Believe it. Live it. Walk in it. May the love of God and His peace, which surpass all human understanding, fill your heart now and always. |
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