Ephesians 1:4
“even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love;”
What does Ephesians 1:4 mean?
God chose you long before time began, not because of anything you'd done or could do, but simply because he wanted you. That choice came with a purpose: to make you holy and whole, to shape you into someone who reflects his character and love. The "before the foundation of the world" part reminds us that God's love for you isn't recent or conditional, and your worth doesn't depend on your performance or circumstances. This is meant to be deeply reassuring, especially when you're struggling to see goodness in yourself.