You Are Loved—On Purpose and For a Purpose

Let’s get one thing straight: You are loved—not by accident, not just because, and certainly not just one day out of the year. You are loved on purpose and for a purpose. And before you start doubting it, let me remind you: Love is not just an emotion, a fleeting feeling, or something we pull out on special occasions like Valentine’s Day. Love is intentional. Love is powerful. Love is meant to be lived every single day.

Too often, we chase love like it’s some mystical, hard-to-find treasure, when in reality, love has been embedded in us from the beginning. You were created in love, for love, and with love in mind. There was no “oops” in your existence. God knew exactly what He was doing when He made you. He handcrafted your heart, your gifts, your smile, and even that quirky little thing you do that makes people laugh.

Psalm 139:13-14 reminds us:"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

That’s love. That’s divine intention. That’s purpose.

The problem is, we sometimes forget this. Life throws rejection, disappointment, and heartbreak our way, and before we know it, we’re questioning if we’re lovable at all. We start thinking love is conditional—based on performance, perfection, or how much we pour into others. But real love doesn’t operate like that.

Love is more than just a nice feeling. It’s got a mission. And that mission is transformation. When we truly embrace love—real, unconditional, God-breathed love—we don’t just sit in it; we grow in it. Love heals. Love empowers. Love gives hope. When we truly understand love’s purpose, we stop looking for it in people, places, and things that were never meant to carry its full weight. We stop waiting for people to validate us and start standing in the truth that we are already loved, fully and completely, by the One who created love itself.

Now, let’s talk about you. If love has a purpose, and you are loved on purpose, then guess what? You have to start with YOU. Too many of us give love to others but forget to turn it inward. We speak life into our friends but tear ourselves down in the mirror. We encourage others to chase their dreams but sit on ours out of fear. We celebrate others' victories but refuse to acknowledge our own. That stops today.

Loving yourself is not arrogance. It’s not selfish. It’s a requirement. Mark 12:31 says: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” That means the way you love others is directly connected to how you love yourself. If you don’t see yourself as worthy, valuable, and full of purpose, how can you truly love someone else with the same energy?

So, sis (or bro), start with you. Love yourself enough to set boundaries, to rest, to go after what you want, and to speak life over yourself the way you do for others.

Love is not a once-a-year event. It’s not limited to anniversaries, birthdays, or holidays with heart-shaped candy. Love is a lifestyle. It’s in the way you show up for yourself, even when no one else does. It’s in the way you extend grace, not just to others but to yourself. It’s in the way you speak life into those around you, choosing kindness even when it’s hard. It’s in the way you trust that God’s love for you is unwavering, unchanging, and unstoppable.

The beautiful thing about love? It multiplies. When you love yourself, you show up differently in the world. You move with confidence. You operate in purpose. You give love freely, not from a place of depletion but from overflow. And that overflow? It touches everyone around you.

So if you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it.

You are loved—on purpose and for a purpose.You are here for a reason.Your love matters.Your presence matters.And the world is brighter because you’re in it.

Father, thank You for Your never-ending love. Thank You for reminding me that I am loved not by accident but with purpose. Help me to embrace this love fully—not just today but every day. Teach me to love myself as You love me and to pour that love into others from a place of wholeness, not lack. Let my life be a reflection of Your love in all that I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Go out and walk in love today. Not just for others—but for yourself, too.