How do you feel about yourself? In the court scene in the blockbuster movie Liar, Liar, the lawyer is coming apart emotionally. The judge says, “One more outburst like that and this court will hold you in contempt.” The actor replies, “Your honor, I hold myself in contempt.”

What a humorous yet tragic conclusion so many people reach regarding themselves. This is one time it’s good to find out you are wrong and God’s opinion of you is right.

God has given His children very good news. The Father says, “I know you, I see you, I am crazy about you, and I will heal every part of you.” He doesn’t hold you in contempt even though He knows everything. So, why do you still hold yourself in contempt? You must look at the cross of Christ.  His death there reveals God’s great love for you.

Why do you think, “I really love God, but I don’t feel He loves me.” Or, “I’m disappointed with myself, and I feel God too is disappointed with me.” Or, “I feel God is distant and disinterested in me.” Or, “I know in my head that God loves me, but I don’t feel it in my heart.” God our Father loves us deeply and desires to heal us of any and all self-hatred, self-condemnation, and self-contempt. Ask God to heal you today.

This is Luis Palau.