Recently I was listening to
a podcast from my college pastor. He spoke to the women in the audience of
our Friday night service saying, “Your value as a woman is not in the roles you
have.” How many of us search for
significance in our roles? I have
to be intentional about believing that I am first and foremost a daughter of
God. My value was established in me
from birth. He made us in His image
(Gen. 1:26-27) and knows us by name.
Careers may change, friends may change, the roles we have may change, but
His imprint on us as His daughters is unchanging.
Some of us have been told that our
value is in outward appearance.
Beauty is defined by our culture in all the wrong ways. From fashion magazines to diet programs,
it’s portrayed as someone who is well-dressed with a slim waist and a successful
career. There must be more than
this! Our society’s image of beauty looks at only the
surface.
Here’s the truth: Your value is in Being the woman God has
made you! It is not in your outer
appearance. No matter how much we
do to gain acceptance, God already has put His stamp of approval on
us.
I have found that the true definition
of beauty is in a woman’s godly character…her grace, elegance, endurance,
gentleness, and resolve. Women can
have a unique determination and willpower!
When our hearts are surrendered to Jesus Christ, we can do amazing things
for God. Our value does not come
from the applause of the world.
It’s not affected by the criticism of the world
either.
“For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully
and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full
well.”
Psalm 139:13,
14
I give God praise that He loves me and
no matter what I do, it won’t change.
The transformation begins inside of us, in our understanding of God and
His love for us.
Have you ever experienced a
relationship in your life that’s disappointed you or let you down in some
way? I have too. But, I am
convinced that nothing in this life will give us the kind of
satisfaction that God gives. His love is truly like nothing
else. When you need comfort from an
emotionally exhausting day, relief after an intense battle, joy to overcome
doubt, look to no other but Jesus.
“How great is the love the Father has
lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we
are!” 1 John 3:1