Have you ever had a day where you've questioned everything about yourself?
Am I good enough? Do I have a purpose? Am I valuable? Am I worthy of love? Will my life ever amount to anything? I've done too many bad things, can I really be forgiven? I have dealt with this issue for so long, is it really possible to overcome it? Can I really start again?
When we look through the "world's" eyes, the image it paints of us can be devastating to say the least. We all too often compare ourselves to the opinions, of those who decide what is "cool, beautiful, and acceptable" at the time. We then strive diligently to meet these so called "standards", and just when we think we've got what it takes to run with the "In" crowd, their opinions change and we're on the outs again. It's exhausting!
The "world" is a task master that cannot be pleased. And with every effort, we can be left disillusioned, defeated and without hope. When you pose the above questions to the "world", you will hear it shout back at you with a condemning "NO!"
I can't tell you how grateful I am that there is another voice that we can listen to when it comes to discussing our VALUE as individuals.
Thank God there is One who not only counters these claims that the "world" holds against us, but He came to prove that not only are YOU LOVED, but that you are SO VALUABLE,
He gave His own life to save Yours! Im thinking His opinion is a little more valuable than that of the "worlds" don't you? He knows what you've done. He knows what you've been through and yet His answer to every question is "YES!!
YES! You are good enough, because I made you... (Ps.139:13)
YES! You do have a purpose, it's what I created you for.... (Jeremiah 29:11)
YES! You are loved, and I gave my life to show you just how much... (John 3:16-17; Jeremiah 31:3; Isaiah 49:15-16a)
YES! If you follow me, your life will amount to great things... (Daniel 11:32b)
YES! When you ask Me, you will be forgiven (Rom.8:1; 1Jn.1:9)
YES! Through My grace you will overcome...(Philippians 4:13)
and YES! My mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-24), of course you can start again...
This is an extremely valuable "Stone" because it signifies just that, OUR VALUE through His eyes. Learning this has forever changed the way I look at "world" views, opinions and standards, how I look at Christ, and even how I look at myself. Talk about freedom!
I have actually collected this "stone" numerous times over the years as He has opened the eyes of my heart more and more so that I might see just how deep, how wide and how huge His love really is for not just me, but for all of us. :D. Somedays it simply takes my breathe away.
So, the next time you have "one of those days"
and feel like you just don't quick measure up to the "opinions" that seem to change with every season.....
remember the ONE, Jesus Christ, who's opinion NEVER changes about you....
who through your YES to Him, will infuse your life with Hope, healing, encouragement and victory with His emphatic, "YES"!!
Am I good enough? Do I have a purpose? Am I valuable? Am I worthy of love? Will my life ever amount to anything? I've done too many bad things, can I really be forgiven? I have dealt with this issue for so long, is it really possible to overcome it? Can I really start again?
When we look through the "world's" eyes, the image it paints of us can be devastating to say the least. We all too often compare ourselves to the opinions, of those who decide what is "cool, beautiful, and acceptable" at the time. We then strive diligently to meet these so called "standards", and just when we think we've got what it takes to run with the "In" crowd, their opinions change and we're on the outs again. It's exhausting!
The "world" is a task master that cannot be pleased. And with every effort, we can be left disillusioned, defeated and without hope. When you pose the above questions to the "world", you will hear it shout back at you with a condemning "NO!"
I can't tell you how grateful I am that there is another voice that we can listen to when it comes to discussing our VALUE as individuals.
Thank God there is One who not only counters these claims that the "world" holds against us, but He came to prove that not only are YOU LOVED, but that you are SO VALUABLE,
He gave His own life to save Yours! Im thinking His opinion is a little more valuable than that of the "worlds" don't you? He knows what you've done. He knows what you've been through and yet His answer to every question is "YES!!
YES! You are good enough, because I made you... (Ps.139:13)
YES! You do have a purpose, it's what I created you for.... (Jeremiah 29:11)
YES! You are loved, and I gave my life to show you just how much... (John 3:16-17; Jeremiah 31:3; Isaiah 49:15-16a)
YES! If you follow me, your life will amount to great things... (Daniel 11:32b)
YES! When you ask Me, you will be forgiven (Rom.8:1; 1Jn.1:9)
YES! Through My grace you will overcome...(Philippians 4:13)
and YES! My mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-24), of course you can start again...
This is an extremely valuable "Stone" because it signifies just that, OUR VALUE through His eyes. Learning this has forever changed the way I look at "world" views, opinions and standards, how I look at Christ, and even how I look at myself. Talk about freedom!
I have actually collected this "stone" numerous times over the years as He has opened the eyes of my heart more and more so that I might see just how deep, how wide and how huge His love really is for not just me, but for all of us. :D. Somedays it simply takes my breathe away.
So, the next time you have "one of those days"
and feel like you just don't quick measure up to the "opinions" that seem to change with every season.....
remember the ONE, Jesus Christ, who's opinion NEVER changes about you....
who through your YES to Him, will infuse your life with Hope, healing, encouragement and victory with His emphatic, "YES"!!
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