Lately I have been having a party. A party that I am the only one invited to. A party where I am the center of attention. A party where I am able to feel everything that I want to feel and do what I want to do. At this party, I can say what I want to say and be what I want to. be. The party I am referring to is my pity party. I have wondered more than once over the last several months the following question: God, why me? This party started to consume me and bring me to a dark place. But God started bringing others to my party: family, encouragement, healing, friendship, security, peace, joy, and the list goes on. 

Author and speaker, Priscilla Shirer, said in a recent message, “you are not cheated, you are chosen.” See, I was having this party of 1 because deep down inside I felt cheated. Why am I still single? Why am I in a job that feels like the weight of the world is on my shoulders? Why am I not further along financially? Why am I so far away from my family? Why, why, why? But those 7 words she said in her message really resonated with me. 

Nothing in our lives is by happenstance. God didn’t just haphazardly create you and me and the circumstances our your lives. Many times, we do not understand fully why we are going through certain situations, but rest assured, God knows all things. He orders every step of our lives and cares about every single detail.

God has not cheated you. He has chosen you. He has called you to be exactly where you are. Even in the hurt and pain, He is loving and kind and continues to walk with you and holds your hand guiding you through every season. Every season which is bringing you newfound understanding, joy, and peace that surpasses all understanding. 

We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). Walk in whatever season you are in with your head held high. You are chosen. You are not forgotten. You are strong. You are capable. You are resilient. I am thankful for God choosing me. And now I choose to continue to celebrate this life that God has given me.