Our pastor taught an amazing sermon this past week to mark Valentine’s Day. One central concept has stuck with me since I heard it, and so I don’t forget, I thought I’d share it here.
God’s love creates value; it is not a response to value. What a wonderful concept. God, in creating us in His love, bestows value upon us. John 3:16 reminds us God loves the whole world, so all in the world have value to Him. We have value because God gave us value. Unlike the human tendency to love based on some value we find appealing, God finds us to be appealing and valuable simply because we are his creation. I don’t have to and can’t do anything to change God’s love for me, for better or worse. God is unchanging, so His love is also unchanging, and does not depend on my attaining some human defined level of worth.
So, next time I’m struggling with my sense of self-worth and value, I need to remember, I have value to the One who created me and loves me unconditionally. I hope you will too.
Choose Joy!
