What are We Even Worth?

          
          The idea of self image is really very frustrating for some people: all of the thoughts, ideas, images running through our minds of what we think we are, what we think people think we are, what other people think of us or our looks, what we may even believe people think of us, and many more.

We always question our worth.

I’m never going to be good enough for anyone. I’m not pretty or good-looking. I don’t feel wanted at all. I'm completely useless. I'm such a disappointment. I'm always alone. People must hate me.

          It isn’t true. None of this is true. Don't listen to the lies that Satan, or even other people, is telling you. You are deeply, truly loved. You are a wonderful person. God created you perfect just the way you are and does not want to see you hurt. He never planned for you or anyone to hurt. He loves you so much.

Matthew 10:31 – “So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

          You have worth. You have value. You’re worth more than many sparrows! It says that in the Bible! Yes, this is a weird verse. I know that. At first glance, you may think God is comparing us to sparrows. Actually, He’s talking about how much we are worth. Back then, animals were a sign of wealth. Many sparrows equals a lot of value. You’re worth more than the large value that many sparrows gives a rich person. We all are very valuable to God, who created us, who chose us to come into existence. He has us all around for a reason.

          We tend to believe that our worth is not very much. God loves us so much. He considers us worth so much more than we think we are worth, so we have nothing to worry about.

          So, remember every single day, for the rest of your life, you are good enough. You are loved. You are not useless. You are not disappointing. You are not alone. You are wanted. You are important. You are wonderful.

Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

          God knew us from the very beginning. He has plans for each and every one of us. Each of His plans for us are unique and wonderful in their own way and all glorify God. Be at peace knowing He loves you, and there is a reason for every situation that comes your way. Who knows how many bullets He takes for us every single day of our lives out of love?