(7) From the Desire of Being Loved – Deliver Me, Jesus
Litany Reflection 2
Wait for it…
Your flesh is guaranteed to hate this one.
Ready?
“From the desire of being loved… deliver me, Jesus.”
Oof. That one hits different, doesn’t it?
This isn’t just a poetic line from a pretty prayer—it’s a direct hit to the heart of our insecurities. And for most of us, it’s not pride that makes us crave love… it’s wounds.
We want to be loved. That’s not the problem.
The problem is when we need to be loved—so badly, we’re willing to lose ourselves to keep it.
🚨 Litany Line in Real Life
Let’s name it.
Because it’s not just about people-pleasing.
Sometimes it’s about soul survival.
**Here’s how it shows up—**in real life, real pain, and real moments:
You sleep with him because he says, “I love you,” and you’re terrified he’ll leave if you don’t.
You let her criticize you, control you, and belittle you—because at least she still wants you around.
You apologize to “keep the peace,” even though you know you didn’t do anything wrong.
You lower your standards, your boundaries, and your voice—so they don’t think you’re “difficult.”
You obsess over how your texts sound—Did I come across too needy? Too cold? Too eager? Too distant?
You replay conversations wondering, Did I mess that up? Are they mad at me?
You keep going back to a toxic group, toxic job, or toxic church—because the thought of being left out is worse than being mistreated.
And even deeper:
You serve at church every weekend, even though you’re burned out, because it feels like the only place you’re valued.
You offer your body, your home, your money, your time—because if you stop giving, you fear they’ll stop loving.
You confuse being “nice” with being “needed.”
You equate rejection with worthlessness.
You haven’t heard “I love you” in so long… you’ll accept counterfeit love just to feel something.
That’s not humility.
That’s survival mode.
And it’s not your fault—but it’s not your forever, either.
💔 The Cure? Knowing Who You Really Are.
You are not disposable.
You are not hard to love.
You are not too much, not enough, or only valuable when you’re useful.
You are:
The beloved of Christ.
Chosen. Known. Wanted.
Loved with a love that doesn’t flinch, fade, or flee when you’re not perfect.
When that truth starts to take root?
You don’t need to chase scraps of affection anymore.
You don’t have to bend yourself into a thousand shapes hoping someone will pick you.
You don’t need to be needed to feel lovable.
You are already chosen.
✨ One Simple Step
Today, write this in your journal—or speak it out loud:
“Jesus, I don’t want to be loved because I’m useful. I want to be loved because I’m Yours.”
Let Him answer.
📿 Tomorrow: “From the desire of being extolled…”
Get ready—we’re going after your need to be celebrated. And it’s going to get real.
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