Many events in life seem to destroy our value and puncture holes in our self-esteem. A significant part of living with God in recovery is restoring our understanding of our true value, which has been established by the God who created us.
No matter what we’ve done in our past or for how long we did it, when we accept forgiveness from Jesus we become new people and God says, “You are forgiven. Nothing can separate you from My love. You are created to do good work. My plan and purpose for your life is to give you a future with hope.”
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. (Romans 8:1-2, 38 NLT)
See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. (1 John 3:1a, Luke 12:7 NLT)
As beloved children of God we need to exchange our self-will for God’s will. When we focus on what God says works, and put those things into practice, we will begin to experience a life that is satisfying and meaningful.
Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective. Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life—even though invisible to spectators—is with Christ in God. He is your life. (Colossians 3:2-3 MSG)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to daily focus on Your word and put it into practice. Amen
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