worship in song filled the air around me as my family in Christ lifted up their praise. though we were a group i felt a distinct separation from the others in the room. my voice was silent but my heart was having a one on one conversaton with my Father. His answers came at the same time as my questions.

Why do You care about me?

>I knit you together in your mother's womb. You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

I'm not worthy to be in Your presence.

>I know, but I forgave you. I would have done it if you were the only one needing forgiveness.

Thank you. Thank you.    ...Daddy, i feel so alone sometimes?

>Others may fail you but I will never leave you or forsake you.

I want so badly to be beautiful.

>My opinion of you is all that matters.

True.

>A beautiful heart is more attractive than physical beauty to me.

True.

>You are my prescious daughter. A daughter of the King - a Princess.

Why should I have this honor? I don't deserve this.

>Because I love you.

thankyou to anonymous for posting this...

i just wanted to say thank you because this just changed my life. i now know that God loves me even though i have fallen into a bad lifestyle. a lifestyle-something i thought would help me become beautiful. like Jenn said in her post about Psalm 31. i need to come out of this lifestyle. and with the help and love of God and those around me, i can. thank you to all of you who have contributed to the campus way blog, i find it all encouraging and helpful as each day is extremly difficult in its own way. Thanks again.

wow. GOD LOVES ME. i find that so encouraging. even when my family doesnt love me and when i feel fat or ugly, God loves me! and he is always there for me! everyone at campus way is so supportive of me. and i love you all. you have all helped me through so much! thankyou!

thank you, Lord, for this day. thankyou i was able to learn more about you. Lord, i pray for your encouragment to me and others who struggle with their self esteem.  i pray that you give all of us courage and strength and the feeling of being loved-by you and others. thankyou Lord for Campus Way and ALL of the people i have through Campus Way. They have helped me so much. I dont know if i would be here today without them. And i wouldnt be with you either, Lord. I pray that you bless each and every one of the people at campus way, with your love and mercy, Lord. thank you for the oppertunity to meet such amazing people who love and care about me. In your precious name i pray, amen.

campus way-ers--thank you so much for loving me and caring about me. i never felt loved or cared about before i came to campus way. thank you SO MUCH!

Lord, i LOVE you. you have helped me through so much lately. i want to share Yiur love. i want to be able to help those in need, but i cant. im far from perfect. im human. but You are God. Lord Almighty. Your love for us is amazing. You love us no matter what. i find comfort in your Love. i know that no matter what other people say or think about me, YOU LOVE ME. and You dont just love me.  You love EVERYONE, all of your children. Lord, i pray that those who struggle right now with anything in their lives will lift it to You. i pray that you help me and others be able to share Your amazing love. in Your name i pray. Amen.