Finding Our Value in Christ

Today i'd like to share some things i've been learning. As we mature in Christ, we learn to do what is right and not to be offended by the way people treat us. If we get offended, usually there is something in us that is not receiving the fullness of truth and love from our Daddy.
    There is a children's book by Max Lucado entitled You are Special, and a few lines in that book are filled with such amazing love and tenderness from our father, i want to share them with you. He says, "What they think doesn't matter. All that matters is what I think. And i think you are pretty special". We are all very special to Him. He doesn't have favorites, but i believe He loves each of us in a special, unique way. We all are equally valuable, regardless of what our calling is, how big our ministry is, or how many gifts we have.
   No one can take any value from us. If they treat us as though we are of less value than they are, it is because they do not feel valued. This is the real reason people will brag on themselves and put others down. It should not even bother us if they treat us in this way. If it does, it is revealing the truth of our own heart- that we are not certain of our own value. If we are confident of who we are and the value we have in Him, no one can steal it from us.
    How should we respond when we disrespected or de-valued? First of all, we want to be channels of His love. This will help eliminate the need for them to lift themselves up. If you feel the grace and the maturity to handle remaining in the face of the mistreatment, there can be a place for that. I think there are times when it is ok to simply cut the visit short, to protect yourself (especially if you don't have the grace or maturity needed to feel ok) and to send a silent message that it is not ok. I believe there are times when it can be a good thing to be kindly honest about how the person made you feel, but many times it isn't necessary. Please feel free to let me know how you feel about this blog!

I'm Back!

Good morning! I'm just here for a couple seconds to tell you that i'm back after a hiatus that lasted for several years! Around 8 years to be technical! I will be talking about my experiences, how God has been faithful and amazing in His restoration, and how He has turned my ashes into beautiful things and how there is hope in any situation we face. Please come to visit me here often! Love y'all! See you soon!