Hmmm 🤔 I brings up for me what other parts of scripture do I want (maybe need) to have explained that really doesn’t need an explanation - it just is. I will definitely ponder this. And to see myself as valued and valuable just because I am - not simply for what I do. Contemplating the value of human life - all human life, including my own. God so loved the world (human beings) that He gave His only Son Jesus… there is no distinction of human life- no selection process, no evaluation of who is more valuable just a declaration that God loves - and out of that love He gave.
Oh boy, talk about thought provoking! I'm not sure I know anyone who totally sees themselves as valuable just because they exist. I know God loves me for who I am, but that's not the same as seeing myself as being valuable just because I exist. Once again, you've shown me that I have a lot of work to do on seeing myself as God sees me. Thank you Phil for your enlightening messages that open our minds to new thoughts so that we have a better understanding of ourselves and our relationship with God.
Wow—another post that really touched me, Phil! I really struggle with the concept that I am valuable simply for existing. Not for producing, not for meeting/exceeding expectations, not for being worthy…Again,I am blessed that you can put into words what I am feeling/have felt all my life.
Hmmm 🤔 I brings up for me what other parts of scripture do I want (maybe need) to have explained that really doesn’t need an explanation - it just is. I will definitely ponder this. And to see myself as valued and valuable just because I am - not simply for what I do. Contemplating the value of human life - all human life, including my own. God so loved the world (human beings) that He gave His only Son Jesus… there is no distinction of human life- no selection process, no evaluation of who is more valuable just a declaration that God loves - and out of that love He gave.
Thanks for sharing Phil.
It is interesting to me how much I tend to want an explanation of things or confirmation of them. Interesting to work through.
I totally understand that. Something I need to work through as well.
Oh boy, talk about thought provoking! I'm not sure I know anyone who totally sees themselves as valuable just because they exist. I know God loves me for who I am, but that's not the same as seeing myself as being valuable just because I exist. Once again, you've shown me that I have a lot of work to do on seeing myself as God sees me. Thank you Phil for your enlightening messages that open our minds to new thoughts so that we have a better understanding of ourselves and our relationship with God.
Your encouragement means a lot!!
Wow—another post that really touched me, Phil! I really struggle with the concept that I am valuable simply for existing. Not for producing, not for meeting/exceeding expectations, not for being worthy…Again,I am blessed that you can put into words what I am feeling/have felt all my life.
Thank you!