You Matter

Even when you don’t feel it.

^“Look at the birds of the sky, that they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather crops into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more important than they?” Matthew 6:26 NASB

“Live like someone valued by God.” Unknown

Yes, I’m one of those people. I believe in God, I have faith, I know Jesus died for me, grace is mine. Understanding does not mean I’m at peace.  Grace does not mean I’m not tempted. Belief did not replace my worry. Grief wrestles me to the ground. Knowing Jesus died for me doesn’t mean I’m thrilled to take risks. I believe but my actions say differently. I am ignorant of my value in God.

God’s son died for us. Our value is not dependent on feelings, talent, or others’ opinions. This is hard to grasp at best and impossible without the Father’s help. I think It was Oswald Chambers who said, “You can trust the man who died for you.” A comfort in trying and scary times when we feel afraid and “little”—not of value or important at all.

Acting as the Father’s beloved child is scary, risky, and demanding because it’s not of this world. The world is dependent on feelings, while we are dependent on faith. The feelings will come.

Musings

“I know I’ve heard God when I don’t feel guilty and I’m not afraid.” Jan Johnson said this—words to live by.

Prayer

Father, thank you for not having to be anxious or afraid, but we do fear at times. This world frightens us every day. You made us with feelings and sometimes fear overtakes us. Remind us that in the middle of our storms, we can be like Peter was in his storm at sea: “Lord, help me.” You reach out. You take my hand. You rescue because…

We matter to You.

Amen.