Worthy

Worthy

The very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

ONE SPRING a few years back I spent the weekend at a women’s conference with friends where I’d been encouraged and uplifted. But by the following Monday, I felt tired.

I decided to spend a few moments in prayer, and as I did, God began to show me a vulnerability in my heart, something I’ve dealt with for years, that got rubbed over the weekend. Part of my responsibility during the conference was to collect clothing for a single moms’ retreat. The year before, they had collected a lot at this conference, so I was prepared to do the same. I had lined up friends with vehicles to carry boxes and even enlisted the help of my husband to come down on Saturday with his work van to bring back an extra load. I was prepared and excited for what would happen.

Friday night came and went with just two bags. I thought, That’s okay. I’m sure we’ll get plenty tomorrow. And then Saturday came and went—with less than the first day, just a couple of small bags. We filled only three boxes between the two days. And it hit a chord deep in my heart.

It’s the little voice that says, You’re not good enough. You can’t do a good enough job. And off I retreat to this place in my heart that quietly whispers, You don’t measure up.

I have dealt with the untruth of this lie before and combated it with the truth of God’s Word. But this perfect storm of weariness created a place for these thoughts and feelings to rise again. And so I went back to the truth of what I already know. I am loved. I am wanted. Called. Equipped. I am worthy. Because of my own abilities? No. Because of Christ in me.

Maybe you’ve been there too? Maybe you’ve experienced the low valleys, fighting against thoughts and words that were meant to defeat you, but this reminder is for all of us. Let’s allow the truth of God’s Word to be our guide, our strength, and our reminder of our worth against that which would mean to defeat us.

Lord, thank you that we do not have to fear or worry about our worth. We can trust and believe that we are valuable to you. Amen.

-Kendra

One Good Step: Spend time thinking about the truths of who God says that you are. Then write them down as a reminder.