We all come from diverse backgrounds and upbringings. Some of us may have grown up without feeling celebrated, perhaps merely tolerated. Others might have had to compete for attention, whether seeking it positively or negatively.
I recently heard a thought-provoking story from a Christian leader. Imagine two pairs of identical blue jeans. One pair is from a high-end designer like Versace, while the other is from a more affordable store like Target. Despite their identical appearance, the prices of these jeans differ significantly. The value isn't determined by the design itself, but rather by the reputation of the designer.
Likewise, you hold immeasurable worth. You are invaluable because of your Creator—the Almighty God. Your worth is not defined by external factors but by the One who intricately designed and crafted you.
Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV): "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Isaiah 49:16 says, "See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. . .”
Luke 12:6-7, "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
God loves you so much that He knows all the smallest details about you, like how many hairs are on your head right now. He knows all of this because YOU MATTER TO HIM!!! I pray that the Lord heals the deep wounds of you heart that cause you to believe that you do not matter.
Dear God, we offer our praise and gratitude for your unwavering truth—that you have intricately crafted each of us and know us intimately. Even the smallest details of our lives matter to you because we hold significance in your eyes. We humbly ask for your healing touch upon our hearts, freeing us from the grip of the enemy's lies. Grant us the strength to walk in the freedom and truth that you provide. Amen.
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