Some significant events in our life have destroyed our sense of value and punctured holes in our self-esteem. A noteworthy part of living with God in recovery is the restoring of our understanding of our true value which has firmly been established by the God who created us.
Regardless of what we have done in our past or for how long we did it, when we accept forgiveness of our sin through Jesus, we become new people and God says to us, “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)
We need to tell our hearts and minds these truths until incorrect thought patterns are transformed and we are resting secure in God’s unfailing love and care.
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)
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 so that I may have wisdom to live this new life You have graciously given me. Amen
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