Is This Worth It?

i was sitting crying on saturday night, and im not entirely sure why.
but i was crying out to God for help.
i wondered if it was all worth it. the pain...

and i felt God ask me the same thing. he mentioned to me that he was in incredible pain when he had to send his son to this earth knowing what he would do, and knowing he would be forsaken. but it was like he had asked himself "is this worth it?" God did not have to create humanity. God did not have to send himself to earth to become one of us. God did not have to be tortured and endure countless pain, and scorn from those who he loved, and eventually die for everyone.
God did not have to. but he wanted to. and yes, it was worth it.

somehow that gave me incredible strength and reassurance, so that when God asked me "is this worth it? i could say yes.
He has been there before me. He knows my pain. He gives me strength.
and for that i am incredibly greatful...

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