It’s not unusual to hear some parents tell their kids that they were unplanned, unwelcome, unwanted; in essence, a mistake. Whether you’ve been a victim of this harsh talk or know someone who has, we know it’s not an easy pill to swallow.
When our kids were growing up, there was a girl in one of our daughter’s class with the same first and last name-and it’s not a too common name. The only difference between the two girl’s names was a middle initial in our daughter’s name. Having the same name as someone else can lead to mistakes. I recall once when our phone rang and a company had congratulated us on winning a three-day trip with full-bloom deals including beautiful bedrooms as well as included meals. All we needed to do was pay $49.00. Although it was for a timeshare program, we were ‘chosen’ because of a mistake! After all was over, as my wife and I discussed the events we realized the offer came as a result of mistaken identity.
After giving birth to our daughter mentioned above, my wife learned that a young mom at the nearby clinic, also had the same name as she (my wife). It dawned on us that the call with the offer was for her since we never applied to any promotions. That mistake was to our benefit. (We called the company back to let them know that they had contacted the wrong person, but they were still willing to give us the offer.)
In God’s creation there are no mistakes. That includes you and me. He sees us way-beyond what we actually are at any given moment. You’re not a reject. You’re loved and appreciated by Him. He never bad-mouths you. Quite the contrary, He’s crazy in love with you. In His eyes, you’re special and unique. He’s even preparing a great room and feast just for you, if you choose to invite Him into your life. He believes you’re worth dying for-which is why He laid down His life for you. His love is so great for you that He can’t leave you (or me) the way you are. Since He knows far beyond our finite minds, He changes us from the inside out preparing us for our entrance into His mansions in heaven (1st Corinthians 15:50).
Mistakes??? The only mistakes in God’s creation was the one Lucifer, Satan, made when he desired to be equal with The Almighty God, which led to him being cast out of heaven and when he tempted man in the garden, which sealed his ultimate fate: destroyed by God. Mistake??? No!!! You and I have never been considered a lowdown or good-for-nothing piece of garbage. We’re the pinnacle of His creation! Forgive those who have been used by Satan to wrong you. Begin living right now. God has even given you a new name (Revelation 2:17) which will be revealed to you in heaven!
God Bless!