For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10
So much of my life I have suffered from low self esteem. When my confidence does start to build up, I can hear the words of others and I begin to be torn down again. Words from my childhood. Words from my adulthood. Words that shouldn’t even matter from so many people that shouldn’t even matter. For so long, I’ve held my value in other people’s words.
This morning, though, as I was reading my devotional, the words pierced through my heart. My devotional was talking about how a piece of art was so much more valuable because of the artist. This is true in so many things we buy. Clothing becomes more expensive because of the designer. Electronics are more expensive because of the brand. A house is worth more because of the neighborhood. The price of these items goes up because of the creator. That means our worth is determined by our creator.
Genesis 2:7 says, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” Of all that a God created, man is the only thing God did not speak into existence. Later on in Genesis 2:21-22 it says, “And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.”
God took great care in creating man and woman. He formed us and breathed life in us. Our worth is found in our creator, not in us. We are worth so much more because of who He is. He thought we were so worth saving that He sent His only Son to die for us. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
He wants to have a relationship with us. He wants us to come to Him and lay down our burdens and realize that through His sacrifice we are worthy. But it’s only because of Him. Only through His love and sacrifice
If you don’t know Him today, I would love to introduce you to the Savior I know and love. Reach out to someone today and find your worth in His love.
Ribbons and Lace 