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My name is Jedidiah.
In the Bible, it means โbeloved of the Lordโ (2 Samuel 12:25). It was given to Solomon as a reminder that before he became known for wisdom and leadership, he was first known as loved by God.
For many years, I believed being โbelovedโ meant performing well. I thought it meant being strong in faith, consistent in service, and dependable in every season. I tried to measure my worth by how much I could give and how well I could perform.
Without realizing it, I began to live as if love had to be earned. I worked harder, served more, and pushed myself to be better, hoping I would become worthy of the name I carried.
But as I grow older, God is teaching me something gentler.
His love does not rise and fall with my achievements. It is not dependent on my productivity or perfection. It is steady regardless. It is present in ordinary days, in quiet prayers, in small acts of faithfulness, and even in doubt.
I am still learning. Still growing. Still becoming.
Some days, I forget. I return to measuring myself by what I do instead of who I am.
But God is patient.
Again and again, he calls me back. He reminds me that before I perform, before I achieve, before I try to be enough, I am already loved.
I am learning to live from that truth.
I am learning to carry my name with faith.
I am beloved.
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