You are the ONE!

You Are the One Jesus Loves
John 3:16 | Luke 15 | 1 John 4:8-10

Have you ever believed God loves the world—but wondered if He could truly love you?

It’s easy to accept that God is love, that God sent Jesus for “the world.” But when we know our own regrets, our doubts, our secrets—it can be hard to believe that love applies personally.

But here’s the truth: You are the one Jesus loves.

St. Augustine once wrote, “God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” That’s not just poetic—it’s scriptural. In Luke 15, Jesus tells a story about a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep to find the one that’s lost. And when he finds it? He rejoices. That’s the kind of love God has for you.

John, the disciple once known as a fiery “Son of Thunder,” became the apostle of love—not because he cleaned up his act, but because Jesus loved him as he was. Over time, John came to refer to himself not by his past, but by his identity: “the one Jesus loved.” You can too.

God’s love isn’t something we earn. It’s who God is. “God is love” (1 John 4:8). And God, the Father, proved that love by sending His Son—not when we had it all together, but while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8).

So, whatever your story—whether you feel unworthy, broken, or far from God—know this: Jesus sees you. He came for you. He died for you. He rose for you.

You are not forgotten. You are not disqualified. You are not too far gone.
You are the one Jesus loves.

Say it today, and let it sink deep into your heart:
I am the one Jesus loves.

I can do all things...!

It’s one of the most quoted Bible verses—Philippians 4:13. You've probably seen it on coffee mugs, t-shirts, gym bags, and locker room walls. But so often, it’s misunderstood. This verse isn't really about achieving our wildest dreams or winning a game or gathering the courage to do something brave. As inspiring as those things are, that’s not what Paul was getting at.

This verse is about something much deeper. It’s about contentment.

Paul wrote these words while he was sitting in prison. Not exactly a mountaintop moment, right? But just before he says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” he shares something incredibly profound:

“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation—whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”

Paul is saying, “I’ve discovered the key to peace—true, lasting peace that doesn’t depend on my circumstances.” And what is that secret? It's not willpower. It's not positive thinking. It’s this:

Jesus in me is enough for me.

That’s what gives him strength. That’s what gives him joy—even in a prison cell. That’s what gives him peace when everything around him is falling apart. And friend, that same Jesus lives in you.

I don’t know exactly what you’re walking through right now. And you don’t know what tomorrow will hold. Life is unpredictable and sometimes so hard. But here’s what you can know:

Jesus is a never-ending fountain of joy that can’t be taken from you.
Jesus is a deep well of peace in the middle of a chaotic, anxious world.
Jesus is the source of strength you need—supernatural, sustaining strength—for whatever you face.

So yes—you really can do all things. Not through your own effort, but through Christ who lives in you.

You can endure.
You can stand strong.
You can walk through the valley.
You can live with joy.
You can breathe in peace.
You can be content—not because life is perfect, but because Jesus is present.

That’s the promise. That’s the power. And that’s the encouragement I want to leave with you today:

Whatever this day holds, Jesus is enough for you.

Maybe nothing is wrong

Have you ever walked into a room, looked around, and immediately thought, “Something’s off. This isn’t how it’s supposed to be”?
Maybe it’s your job, your relationships, your body, or even your season of life. That quiet but constant voice whispers, “Something is wrong with the way things are.”

This mindset becomes one of the deepest strongholds we live in—an invisible weight that keeps us stuck in frustration, fear, and striving.

But what if you just considered… maybe there isn’t anything wrong? That doesn’t mean everything is ideal, or that it’s what you would choose. It doesn’t excuse injustice or invite apathy. It simply means acknowledging what is without judgment—as the place where God meets you.

Scripture gently reminds us, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Sometimes your soul—and even your body—is just asking you to pause, release the tension, and stop trying to control everything.

Let things be. Let God lead.

When you stop fighting reality and start resting in God’s presence, a shift happens. You begin to live in harmony with life rather than in constant resistance. Often, it’s not the situation but the inner fight against it that causes the most suffering.

This doesn’t mean we stop taking action. But we begin to move from a different place—a place of trust, not turmoil. And that’s where true peace and power begin to rise.

God is still on the throne. You’re not alone in the chaos. You can breathe. You can rest. You are held.