Building Up Our Self-esteem

 Low self-esteem is a negative sense of one's worth or ability to cope or do well in life. There is lots of literature around that links substance abuse with low self-esteem.  The pity is that substance abuse does not solve the problem but adds to it in a very major way.  What does God, who made us and who planned a meaningful and satisfying life for us, have to say about our self-worth? 

God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. You are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."  For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (Genesis 1:27, Isaiah 43:4b, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13 NLT)

The evil one loves to tell us lies when we don’t feel good about ourselves, our circumstances, or our future.  He tells us we’re defective and we need something to make us fit in, be accepted, or help us feel better. God's view is different and His perspective of us is the ONLY correct one.  We all have strengths and weaknesses.  We don’t need to fear our weaknesses or try to hide them just because they differ from someone else’s.  God’s promise is that when we feel weak, His power will strengthen us.

God says: My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.  (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)

Prayer:  Loving God, help me to live today in the joy of being the person You created me to be, trusting that You are with me and will provide everything I need to live with dignity and honour before You and others.  Amen

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