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“What do You see in me?”

There are many biblical truths about our identity and who God says we are. Oftentimes, I find myself going back to scripture when I need a reminder of who God says I am. I've realized over time that it is easy to turn to these scriptures for encouragement, but hard to carry it with me and truly believe it.

Depending on the environment you’re in, you may be surrounded by people who make you question your value. People who make you feel small and insignificant. On the other hand, you may have people pouring into you, but you feel you’re undeserving of love because of your past. 

When we do not see ourselves through God’s lens it leads to insecurity and a distorted view of self. This often paralyzes us because we feel our actions won’t make a difference. Even worse, this makes us doubt that we can live out our purpose that is so clearly written in scripture.

Don’t believe the lie that you’re insignificant. Don’t repeatedly tell yourself that you don’t deserve to experience the love of God. The Lord loves you and sees your value. 

Even when you do mess up, He still wants a relationship with you. Imagine a child taking a cookie from the cookie jar after being instructed not to, and then packing their bags to move out because they were too afraid to tell their parents. In this scenario, we know the child is overreacting, because of course the parents still love them despite their mistake. The child, thinking they had to move out, has a lack of understanding of the grace and love available from their parents. 

Your view of self may be distorted but nothing is impossible for God to restore. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Take your negative thoughts captive and speak the word of God upon your life until you begin to believe it. 

Prayer: God, I may have a distorted view of myself . Help me to see myself the way You see me.

Action: Write down scriptures that reinforce how God views you and place them in areas you frequently look at. Replace your screensaver, or put some sticky notes on your mirror. Repeat these scriptures to yourself everyday. Along with this, any time a negative thought pops in your head, stop, and speak the truth of God instead.