Your Gold Stars

 

But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:30-31 NIV Bible Gateway

 

As a child in school or Sunday school you may have been rewarded by gold stars on a chart. Felt pretty good to rack a few up. Now as adults ,a member of my small group at church states, people rack up how many views they get on social media or how many likes. Sort of like a gold star for affirming your value. 

Your value isn’t in if a teacher or boss gives a good report or if oodles of people ‘liked’ a post on social media but your value and worth come from God. True there are many fractured families and abandoned children that grow up needing affirmation. But to be of value it has to be Holy from the Lord. 

You know you are worth so much to the Lord. Your mom and dad may forsake you but God has not done that. People may have hurt you or been cruel with words and name calling but your name to God is ‘My Creation perfect in every way’. Knowing this please step out in joy today getting comfort and affirmation from the truth in God’s word not people. 

PRAYER: Many times in life I feel worthless but I know those feelings are counterfeit and come straight from the pit of hell. God places much value in me and can and does use me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.