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Look at
yourself through God’s eyes
Written by Martha
Evangelisti
Dear Teenager and
Twenty-something,
Do you know your
value?
You were made with
purpose
You – your body, soul,
and spirit were “formed” and “skillfully wrought” by God with
each day of your life fashioned in detail like the pages in a book. (Psalm 139)
You – your existence,
your features, and your abilities are not a mistake.
God desires that everyone could live in a safe,
caring environment where a love for Him is nurtured.
But, some experience harm and damaging situations at
the hand of other’s lack of wisdom or outright sins.
Evil often gets the upper hand in this dark world,
which isn’t God’s intention. His will is that all choose what is right and do
good.
God wants to heal the hurting and the broken; He
plans to put an end to all suffering and establish a new earth with no pain or sadness.
You are a child of God; His own special
people created to live a pure, faithful life. “For we are His
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared
beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10.
Don’t look down on what God created and loves! If you
doubt God and complain about His handiwork, your being and your situations, you
miss out on good works and the blessing they bring over your life.
You are perfect
Perfect for good
works throughout the day that only you can do: choosing good when faced with
temptations, praying for a friend who is going through a difficult time,
sending an encouraging text, blessing a coworker or family member.
These are works that
have eternal value. Trying to attain a perfect body, social media image, or
“cushy life” is empty and useless for eternity.
Not perfect in the
sense that you do everything right the first time, haven’t fallen in sin or
aren’t tempted to sin.
But perfect because
God views you with eyes full of hope and love even though He sees your faults
and weaknesses.
He sees what you can
become if you continue to choose what is right and good, how valuable you are
to His work and the kingdom of heaven.
You are perfect for
the work of salvation that God wants to accomplish in you.
Let God
guide your life and form you through trials and you will become “perfect and
complete, lacking nothing” in each chapter of life. (James 1:4)
You are loved
God’s love is
stronger and deeper than human love and emotions.
In God, you have a
close friend who knows you and understands you better than anyone.
He is
always there to listen and help when you pray to Him with a sincere and humble
heart. “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open
to their cry.” Psalm
34:15.
Have others
mistreated you?
Do you feel alone,
unimportant or unwanted?
God’s love is healing
when you place your life and thoughts into His hands.
Did your plans fall
through? Has a hardship happened to you or a loved one?
You aren’t loved any
less by God; His love is unconditional.
God isn’t unjust; He
allows tragedy to fall on good people and bad people.
God wants to teach
you something through trials and lead you to Him.
He is jealous for
your precious spirit and wants to save you from sins that make you unhappy.
You are unique
There is no one else
like you … in a really good way! You fill a special spot in this world and in
God’s work.
Maybe you don’t like
something about the way you look or one of your personality traits.
Maybe you don’t excel
at something like sports or music or it seems like you don’t have many skills
compared to others.
But who can be a
better example and helper to your sibling and your friend?
Who can express an
act of kindness like you? Who can share something encouraging like you?
Who can fill needs
maybe only you and God can see?
You are “custom-made”
for the good works God has prepared for you.
Use your energy,
ideas, abilities and personality for the good right where you are in life, at
home, at school or work, with your family and friends!
You are the apple of
God’s eye
God is following
along closely with your life as a caring, attentive Father. You are very dear
to Him and He longs for it to go well for you.
His thoughts towards
you are of “peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Your decisions are
important to Him. God can’t make decisions for you, but He believes in you and
is eager to help if you ask Him.
He is for you as a
protector, a mentor, a helper, a friend.
Have you fallen in
sin again and again or made a huge mistake and feel undeserving?
God is quick to
forgive those who repent and never gives up on you or becomes dissatisfied or
impatient.
King
David trusted God’s lovingkindness when faced with enemies. He prayed, “Keep
me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings, from the
wicked who oppress me, from my deadly enemies who surround me.” Psalm 17:8-9.
You can do the same
and take refuge in God’s Word when you are faced with dark thoughts of
discouragement and condemnation.
Feelings and thoughts
of worthlessness aren’t true! Believe and practice the truths in God’s Word and
you will become free.
Your life has
incredible value
There is nothing more
rare and important as someone whose confidence is in God and obeys His
commandments! They are the true “stars” in this world.
They
will be revealed as sons and daughters of God when Jesus returns. “You are
the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14.
Live with purpose,
according to God’s plan for your life, and your good decisions will have
eternal significance.
Look at yourself and
the others through God’s eyes and life is hopeful and bright!
All the best!
From a former
Teenager and Twenty-something.
ActiveChristianity® by Brunstad Christian Church
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His will, so we no longer need to fall in sin, but can come to a life of
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