Finding self-worth

Fri, 19 Apr 2024

‘But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.’ Matthew 6:33

When you read God’s Word, you discover how He feels about you. As a result, your memories begin to heal, your self-worth is restored, and you stop living with a devalued self-image. When that happens, you no longer believe that ‘anybody’s company is preferable to my own’. In a survey of supposedly happy couples, over 50 per cent said they wouldn’t marry the same person again. Why? Because the answer to loneliness isn’t people; it’s purpose!

The apostle John was a prisoner on the Isle of Patmos when God showed him the glories of heaven, and he wrote the book of Revelation. Paul was alone in a Roman dungeon when he wrote half the New Testament. God did some of His best work when He was alone with no one to applaud Him, so He praised Himself: ‘And God saw everything that He had made, and, behold, it was very good. …’ (Genesis 1:31 KJV). Can you do that? It’s nice when others speak well of you, but when you can speak well of yourself, it reflects your opinion of yourself—and that’s the one you live with every day.

Beyond loneliness, there is a contentment born of necessity. When your options close in the natural realm, you find doors opening to you in the spiritual realm. So, work on deepening your relationship with God. As you do, you will find joy, and you will also develop qualities that make you attractive to the right people. It’s why Jesus said, ‘But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.’ (Matthew 6:33 NASB20) This includes self-worth