Value (pt.4): Valuing Ourselves

For those of us who believe and know God we realize that God values us. And because He values us we should value ourselves. It is when we put value on other people around us first that we begin to make our mistakes. When we value them over ourselves and what they believe as right for us or good for us, we agree with it because they are the center of our universe. It has been said that because the universe is infinite the center of our individual universes are ourselves, because it is infinite from a starting point, which is dependent upon our own individual perspectives physically. I would like to take that further and say that the center of the universe is that which is within ourselves. Having God as the center of our lives makes him the center of our universe and just like an atom we can bring unto ourselves that Catalyst that will bring us the energy that will change potential and possibility into action and reality!

God says that He values us, and He proves it and shows it daily. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). Perhaps the greatest example of his showing his value for us, is when He sent his Son on a mission to free us from the debt of sin-to die as our sacrifice. His child, who was perfect and substituted for imperfect and severely flawed people, was sacrificed. But it was all a result of love. Romans 5:8 reminds us ,“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” How much does He value us and love us if He sent Jesus, though we did not deserve him! And because of this, we should obviously love him, and also love ourselves! We should Value ourselves!

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Value (pt.3): Our Testimony

There may be many reasons to engage things to which we assign value, but if in any way we believe within our hearts that God would not approve or perhaps simply say "Wait", then we should first not engage and second, reevaluate why/if it is truly important to be experienced. Being mindful of the former, not engaging those things held in a questionable high regard, there is a scientific yet simple approach. Reciprocity. Not engaging may lead to an idle mind, so there should something set in place to busy the mind. And what or who better than God.

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20 KJV

This verse explains that we are ambassadors for God. Simply put, we are physical embodiments or representatives of God. We are what people see and interpret God’s love from. As we were told when we were children, we must be on our best behavior. If not for us, then for those who may be watching. And thus, this should not be due to the nature of others opinions of us, but that of God. What truly matters, or is of value, is how our testimony will lead others toward the cross, as opposed to pushing them away. Kind words, understanding, and truth in its purest form used to combat resentment, judgmental thoughts, and deception, will yield optimum results. Whether it be an eternal decision or the fact that God was reflected, God’s will be done. That is what is important. That is what has Value.

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Value (Part 2):God's Regard

The word value refers to those things or ideals that we deem important or give a considerate amount of worth to; something that we hold in high regard. As followers of Christ, if we are truly following, we will strive to be of one mind with the Lord. And being in a relationship, as such, will lead us to want to fulfill the desires of our hearts, satisfying also those of our Heavenly Father as they will be the same.

Without a relationship with the Father, we are destined to try to give value to or reach for something higher. But upon realizing that there is none higher, we dangerously revert back and seek the next best thing and hold it in high esteem. For a true understanding of life and how to obtain peace, we should seek to find those things that God values and value them also. This could perhaps mean that we may have to disregard the things that we hold close to us, in order to follow God and value those things that He values. But He will never leave or forsake us as promised. Instead, He will provide us with what we need.

And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,

But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.[Mark 10:29‭-‬31 KJV].

This promise held true for Job when he refused to curse God, even in the lowest point of his misfortunes- losing family, friends, possessions, and health. Because he saw value in staying true to God, he was blessed with what he lost in even more abundance. And should we develop a close relationship with God, we too may lose, but in the same regard will regain and do so in multiples. This relationship can be attained by:

Acknowledging God and his power, love, and grace- simply who He is!

Praying to talk to Him, revealing shortcomings and requesting strength,and

Reading the Bible to “hear” what God has to “say”

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