Your Worth and My Worth is Great!!

My Aunt Betty Wade had this picture hanging on her refrigerator for years. It was a strength and a reminder to my younger self, many times. Okay, even my older self at times needs it too. 

We all go through times in our life where we question who we are and doubt our worth, maybe that is you right now. You might question if you matter to God or if God really knows you. Here is my plea and witness to you (and maybe this post will be a reminder to me when I need it in the days or months to come, because I forget) - YOU matter, God does know you and you are not forgotten.

 

Ask Him how He feels about you.

Do not let the enemy rob you of your worth and don't let the world define your worth. Your worth is great! You really ARE a child of God!

The truth is, YOU are of such great worth that someone gave their life for YOU! Jesus Christ, your older brother, has already suffered for your pains, your mistakes, your sorrows - He really knows how you are feeling. Pause and think about that for a minute. It’s amazing, isn’t it?

 

That is one of the reasons why Easter time is so special to me.

The enemy of your soul and the world might tell you things like: “you are too far gone”, OR “what you say or do doesn’t matter” OR “you are not enough _______ (fill in the blank)”, OR that “you are beyond the reach of God or Jesus Christ and Their love and help”. Those are lies! The enemy desires you to be miserable like he is. Is it working? If so, please don’t let him steal another day of your worth, your peace, your happiness.

 

While it is true our choices might distance us from Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father, I know they acknowledge the reaching and humble heart.

As we turn toward God, have “a change of mind and heart that brings a fresh attitude toward God, oneself, and life in general” that is repenting. And oh, the great joy that brings Jesus Christ.

Let's all give God joy today! 

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Post script/side note... Posting and sharing truth like the above takes courage, which I do not always have it. I fear a lot and I have doubts. BUT, God knows that too and He sends little messages to give my encouragement, strength, and power to go forward and to do His will, which He inspired me to do. Such was the case with the following verses from Doctrine and Covenants 19, which I read a few days ago.

29 And thou shalt declare glad tidings, yea, publish it upon the mountains, and upon every high place, and among every people that thou shalt be permitted to see.

30 And thou shalt do it with all humility, trusting in me, reviling not against revilers.

37 And speak freely to all; yea, preach, exhort, declare the truth, even with a loud voice, with a sound of rejoicing, crying—Hosanna, hosanna, blessed be the name of the Lord God!

These verses spoke to my heart, given to me through the Spirit, enlightening my mind that this is a great guide to social media posting and what God desires of me.  Go forth and share my testimony, my witness, what I am learning, and my joy!