I Am Not An Accident Series

“I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)

You are so important to him that, as Jesus said,

“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7 (NKJV)

Do you beat yourself up because you are not pretty enough – tall enough – smart enough? Do you cut yourself down because you feel you are lacking abilities? God said:

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you." Jeremiah 1:5 (NKJV)

God has made you – who you are. Before He formed you – in your mother’s womb – He knew you.

A few years ago I was teaching a Bible study class through the book – The Purpose Driven Life. After teaching chapter two which is titled – “You Are Not An Accident” – the pianist of the church came up to thank me. It turns out that she was adopted as an infant. Even though she was adopted by a loving and kind family – who raised her as though she were their own – when she found out about the adoption she questioned her self-worth. She said, “Thank you Pastor Tom – I realize now – I am not an accident.” Folks – let me tell you – no matter what your situation is or was – you are not an accident – God has had you on His mind for a long, long, long time.