Self Worth

For Sunday, September 13, 2020. 

1 Peter 3:12a NLT: “The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers.”

I oftentimes encourage others to trade their self-esteem for self worth. You have self-esteem when others praise you, when others lift you up. That’s not bad, but understand that with self-esteem, how you feel is dependent upon what others say about you. 

With self worth, you can leave others out of the equation. You do the right things for the right reasons. You’re OK with it and God’s OK with it, end of story. If others choose to praise you, fine, but that’s not part of the deal. You’re on God’s team now, and if He’s smiling, it’s all good! You have self worth! It doesn’t matter what others think.

Looking at today’s scripture, apparently God favors those who do good things. His eyes watch over them, and His ears hear their prayers. God doesn’t send us out alone – He’ll walk with us every step of the way, never far from us, always watching and listening. That’s Good News and that gives us hope! 

Blessings and safety on the Sabbath!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship

3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406