You Are Worth It

Some of us have been trampled with problems, with decisions that lead us down a troubled road. Our past is ugly. Our sin is great and we have a hard time forgiving ourselves.

We run from what we did. We run from what we decided. We run from the truth.

We might consider our selves not good enough, we might say things like: “I messed up to much,” “I’m not even close to perfect,”  “I am ashamed of what I did.”

But the truth is we can’t go back, we can’t undo what has been done.

No matter what you are hiding from, no matter why you are running, no matter what you face- know that you are WORTH something. You are worth eternity, you are worth everlasting love, YOU ARE WORTH IT.

God created you for a reason and even though you have made wrong decisions, even though you might have known God but turned from Him, know that He is still waiting to hear from you.

He never gives up on you, even when you give up on yourself.

You can blame the world, blame the hurt, you can blame others, blame your circumstances or your past, or you can stop. Stop the blame, stop the hurt, stop running and stop holding yourself to an unworthy standard that God doesn’t agree with.

Go to Him, go to God and lay out all your hurt, your mistakes and your pain. He knows you have been running, He knows your stuff- yet He still wants you; He still calls you a son or daughter, His love never stopped, no matter what you did…

He thinks you’re worth it. He thinks your beautiful, even the flaws and the imperfections. God doesn’t require us to be perfect. He knows that we will fall short, but He does require a relationship with Him. Don’t spend another day trying to run through the pain of the world. Plant yourself with the Lord, talk to Him and proclaim that you are worth it because you are a mighty child of the most high God!

In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity of His gracious favor,

Ephesians 1:7 (AMP)

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

What do you face today?

You may not know what you will face today, but know God will get you through. He fights for you, battles for you, and loves you. When you feel weary call out to Him, when you need comfort simply say His name, Jesus.  When you feel frustrated, scared, like no one understands, simply talk with Him- tell Him your concerns, tell Him your fears, be vulnerable and open to Him.  He sees your heart, He counts your tears, and He has promised to never leave.

Today and everyday He is your God, your Father, your Faithful Friend; today and everyday He pours out unconditional love and covers us with grace. Today and everyday He heals, restores, and renews, not because He owes it to us, but because His love is unwavering.

If you have a relationship with Jesus then you receive all of His promises, no matter what you are facing today, know that He is right there with you, seek Him and He will get you through.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you;

      Be not dismayed, for I am your God.

      I will strengthen you,

      Yes, I will help you,

      I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

When the enemy tries to come against you, by reminding you of your past, remind Satan of his future.

How is it that God can forgive us, but at times we cannot forgive ourselves? Or let the enemy try to tell us otherwise, that perhaps we aren’t forgiven? Being a Christian does not mean we live each day depressed, guilt filled about the mistakes we made. Being a Christian is about being in the present with the Lord and looking toward the future for the glory of God and for all the goodness to come. 

The devil will use your past to come against you.  This is easy territory for the devil to target; to fill you with guilt of an ungodly past. Keep in mind all humans have made mistakes but don’t LIVE in them LEARN from them, look forward, know that your mistakes don’t define you. Errors have allowed you to join the righteous path you now travel on. The past is over. No man or woman can go back and undo what has been done. Don’t waste the opportunity God has given you today by dwelling on what has occurred. Learn from your past but don’t let it withhold or hinder your future blessings.

Your future is too bright; your blessings depend on your immediate and concrete attention to the present and the future. Make sure your eyes, mind and spirit are focused on your present and your future; be excited for what God has for you!

For we all can be saved by His grace.

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
 (Psalm 139:14)

Melissa