Please read!!! We ALL have value!!!
It has hit me that we all do not recognize our own worth, then I read this:
February 20
Now therefore, if you will obey My voice in truth and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own peculiar possession and treasure from among and above all peoples; for all the earth is Mine.
—Exodus 19:5
In Exodus 19:5, the Lord tells His people that they are His own “peculiar possession and treasure.” That word applies to us today as much as it did to the children of Israel. In John 3:18, Jesus told Nicodemus that no one who believes in Him will ever be condemned (rejected). You may not feel treasured, or even acceptable, but you are. In Ephesians 1:6 (KJV), Paul says that all of us who believe in Christ have been “accepted in the beloved.” That should give us a sense of personal value and worth.
I remember standing in a prayer line where I overheard a woman next to me telling the pastor who was ministering to her how much she hated and despised herself. The pastor became very firm with her and in a strong manner rebuked her, saying, “Who do you think you are? You have no right to hate yourself. God paid a high price for you and your freedom. He loved you so much that He sent His only Son to die for you, to suffer in your place. You have no right to hate or reject yourself. Your part is to receive what Jesus died to give you!”
The woman was shocked. I was shocked too, just listening. Yet sometimes it takes a strong word to get us to realize the trap that Satan has set for us. Do you lack appreciation for your own value and worth? Surely, you are valuable; otherwise your heavenly Father would not have paid such a heavy price for your redemption.
From the book New Day, New You: 365 Devotions for Enjoying Everyday Life by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2007 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.
So, we need to love ourselves just as we are. And don’t let ANYONE take that from you. Be it a man, your parents, children, no one. OK?
Love yourselves.
Ok, done preaching, but I had to say that. I hear too many people really belittling them selves. That bothers me.
Time to brag! Done another pound , 137 today!
Good luck to all the weight loss teams, I will not be here early Sunday, so please email Anj, ok?
Gotta run, love you all!
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The Word is always the same. Thank you for sharing. That is really sinking in my spirit.
To God Be The Glory!
Thanks so much for that! I needed that today and it is so true! Amen and God bless you! Also congrats on the one more lb down! That is awesome.
I wish I had someone tell me that in the past or have been able to read this blog back then. Oh well I’m here now stronger than I was before and loving myself! It took me a while to get to this level, but I wouldn’t want to go back to the “old me” ever!
Congrats to getting to 137 Kama..you’re almost at your goal!! ((throws confetti))
Amen! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Kama…sometimes we all need that reminder and I’m glad you are there to remind us. Love ya (I say that alot don’t I?)
OH…CONGRATULATIONS ON THAT LOSS!!!! YOU ROCK!
I hear ya, but I just have to say it. YOU need to take your own advice lady!! You put yourself down way too much as well! You are always good and bringing me out of a funk, then the next thing I know you’re in one! I will work hard to not look down on myself, as long as you do too! You are a beautiful,smart, fun, loving THIN woman whom I LOVE dearly!! You need to not be so harsh on yourself as well! Deal?
Beautiful words Kama. I needed it right now.
BIG HUG!
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus {and} in [dependence upon] His Person, giving praise to God the Father through Him. AMEN
Thank you Kama…
(((((Kama)))))
Great message Kama. Thanks for sharing. And YIPPPIEEE on the pound loss !
Thanks for sharing Kama and awesome job losing another pound. Yay!
Great job on the loss Kama!!! YAY!!
Great message!!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Big HUGS