In His eyes…. (devo reflection)

Last night I went to bed clinging to Psalm 23:1. The world was trying to define me and was telling me that I didn’t measure up, that I wasn’t good enough. There have been many times in my life where I have surrendered to the world’s negativity, where I have allowed the world to define me, to devalue my worth, I am so thankful that Jesus laid His sweet truth on my heart—I am enough because I am His. He is all I need. The world cannot define my worth because my Savior already has. In His eyes, I am a treasure without equal, and I don’t need the esteem of this world because I have my loving Creator.

I wish I could say that all of that positive self-talk flowed out and short-circuited the entire situation immediately. I wish I had been able the reject the world’s opinion as a matter of course. Instead, I used Psalm 23:1 as a shield and sword, hiding behind it, reminding myself of my worth in Him, swatting at the world’s lies with my Savior’s truth. But the end result is what really matters, and Jesus wrapped me in His love and truth and allowed me to turn my back on the world’s noise.

Lord, Thank You for this day and for Your truth and love. Instead of castigating myself for my weakness in wanting the world’s approval, help me to recognize how far I’ve come in being able to turn toward Your truth instead of the world’s lies. Help everyone who struggles, feeling like they don’t measure up, to look to You for their value and worth. Replace the world’s judgment and noise with Your truth. Restore our souls and draw us closer. Amen.

Have a blessed day.