SELF-WORTH / SELF - ESTEEM

Good Morning to you, well here we are again another week has come and gone. We are about to step into the Spring of the year and I wish you my very best. Every thing is coming alive, God's creation is bursting at the seams. Now this weeks message is entitled SELF-WORTH / SELF-ESTEEM, Lord Willing you'll have a better understanding and grow. Since God chose to create us, we are valuable in his eyes; (2) We are more important than the animals. Now our true value is God's estimate of our worth, not our peers'. Other people evaluate and categorize us according to how we perform, what we achieve, and how we look. But God cares for us, as he does for all of his creatures, because we belong to him. So we can face life without fear. Listen, our self-esteem is found in knowing that we are created in God's Image. Now, one may ask in what ways are we made in God's Image? God obviously did not create us exactly like himself because God has no physical body. Instead, we are reflections of God's glory. Some feel that our reason, creativity,speech,or self-determination is the image of God. More likely, it is our entire self that reflects the image of God. We will never be totally like God because he is our supreme creator. But we do have the ability to reflect his character in our Love, Patience, Forgiveness, Kindness, and Faithfulness. Knowing that we are made in God's image and thus share many of his Characteristics provides a solid basis for self-worth. Human Worth is not based on possessions, achievements, physical attractiveness, or public acclaim. Instead it is based on being made in God's image. Because we bear God's image, we can feel positive about ourselves. Criticizing or downgrading ourselves is criticizing what God has made and the abilities he has given us. Knowing that you are a person of worth helps you love God, know him personally, and make a valuable contribution to those around you. LAST POINT: God saw that all he had created was very good. You are part of God's creation,and he is pleased with how he made you. If at times you feel worthless or of little value, remember that God made you for a good reason. You are valuable to him. Until Next Time... Jim,