A Prayer to Embrace Your God-Given Worth
By: Rachael Adams
Bible Reading: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” - Ephesians 2:10
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It’s easy to focus on our flaws, isn’t it? One comment, one failure, or one glance in the mirror can send us spiraling into comparison and self-doubt. I’ve been there—allowing the words of others or my own inner critic to overshadow the truth of who I am in Christ. But here’s the thing: we are God’s handiwork. That means we are intentionally and lovingly created by the Creator of the universe.
When we criticize ourselves, we devalue His masterpiece. We were made in His image, fearfully and wonderfully crafted with a purpose only we can fulfill. God doesn’t make mistakes. If He sees us as “very good,” why do we struggle to see ourselves that way? Instead of dwelling on our perceived shortcomings, let’s fix our eyes on the One who formed us and find our worth in His unchanging love.
Let’s Pray:
Father, thank You for creating me in Your image and calling me Your masterpiece. I confess that I often focus on my flaws instead of the beauty and purpose You’ve placed in me. Help me to see myself as You see me, with eyes of love and acceptance.
Remind me that my worth is not based on my achievements, appearance, or others’ opinions but on Your truth. Teach me to embrace who You’ve made me to be and to love myself as You love me. May I also see others as Your handiwork, reflecting Your image. Thank You for loving me just as I am. In Jesus’s name, amen.
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