Sorrow may sadden your face, but it sharpens your understanding.
(Ecclesiastes 7:3)
You sense God’s presence with greater intensity during times when you are down and find it impossible to stand on your own.
Because of this, you have learned to be grateful for your struggles, for they generate a new level of intimacy between you and your Creator.
You know God is there to help shoulder the heaviness you feel when your heart is sad and therefore, you are able to find hope even in the midst of despair.
Through this, you gain a greater appreciation for the relationship you have with the Divine and a deeper understanding of the value of His presence.
You have invested your most valuable assets into the Kingdom of Christ. Contributions of trust and loyalty are given freely to God, and His returns never disappoint.
Unflinching faith comes to you like a divine download and you are often amazed by a sudden sense of confidence that seems to appear out of nowhere.
You actively seek help from God and as a reward for your humble request, the Holy Spirit infuses you with the wisdom to discover solutions which you know are beyond your natural level of comprehension.
You prove yourself to be a trustworthy protector of what is sacred. You give honor to God and respect to His creation.
As you place your trust in God, He places His trust in you.
“And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, He will certainly care for you.”
(Matthew 6:30)
In a world of competition and comparisons, you sometimes wonder if your value is measured by what you do, rather than by who you are.
This is a concern for many human beings. Some struggle to do more, or to be better in order to feel significant. Others think that genetics, money, talent, or fame will make them feel important. Sadly, these beliefs prove to be worthless.
Knowing that you are handmade by the Creator of the Universe assures you of your value. Since you are so special to God, He designed you in a uniquely wonderful way. Before your mother even knew you existed, God was already weaving together the strands of your DNA.
Imagine His excitement as He selected your eye color, your voice tone, and your sense of humor! He gave you a passion for family, friendship, and community.
He infused you with a high level of curiosity and creativity. He placed within you, specific gifts and talents which you are just beginning to discover.
Your value is far beyond what you do or say. You are much more important than your background, achievements or awards.
You are a person with a destiny; designed by the God of the galaxies.
You play an important role in the future of humanity. Each day you spend on this planet becomes a significant part of history.
God knows the value of your distinctive human spirit. He knows that your heart is filled with compassion, determination, and enthusiasm. He has given you a mind, body, and temperament which are ideal for your journey.
Long before anyone knew you, God was sketching out a plan; designing you perfectly for the destiny that would be yours. He chose you as His own, and He will be your God forever.
He said, “I am the Lord. Tell the king everything I tell you.”
(Exodus 6:29)
God has called your name, just as He called Moses from the burning bush. You too have been chosen to stand up for the oppressed and bring justice to those who cannot speak for themselves.
In spite of your past mistakes, human limitations, or feelings of inadequacy, you are destined to become a mighty force in the battle against discrimination and injustice. You have been chosen to lead your fellow human beings into freedom and equality.
Due to the call on your life, and your subsequent acceptance of your assignment, outsiders and outcasts will finally discover their personal worth and value. No longer marginalized by class warfare, racism, or socio-economic confines, these children of God will understand that He is on their side.
You will never have to wonder what to do or say as you fulfill this assignment because God will tell you the right words at precisely the right time. He will guide you every step of the way.
Based upon your own unique set of life experiences, you will be given amazing opportunities to speak words of wisdom in the presence of powerful people.
It is God’s desire that all His children find freedom and human dignity. You have been chosen to lead the way.
“You cannot walk on hot coals without burning your feet.”
(Proverbs 6:28)
You understand that every action has a correlating consequence. Therefore, you maintain a firm sense of right and wrong. You keep your distance from activities that will bring negative consequences. You avoid hatred and prejudice. You shun pride and arrogance. You see through deception and prefer to surround yourself with people who are authentic.
You avoid paths that lead to drama and chaos. Your sense of self is deeply rooted in your desire to do the right thing. You live by a set of standards which are aligned with values based on God’s word.
Without judgment, repulsion or excuse, you simply detach yourself from situations that would lead you into temptation. You avoid people who exhibit little concern for the pain they cause, or the negative impact they have on their fellow humans.
You do not join in with others who belittle or diminish another’s worth. You remove yourself from environments which are darkened by oppression, hate, prejudice, and intolerance.
You understand the concept of consequences and are careful to watch your step when it comes to walking in safe spaces. You know that getting too close to the fire can cause you to get burned, so the best option is to stay as far away as possible.
“O Lord, listen to them in heaven and forgive the sins of your servants and teach them to do what is right.”
(2 Chronicles 6:27)
You lead a victorious life when you release your sins and personal failures into the safe space of grace, where forgiveness is found.
When something tempts you, it becomes the topic of your next conversation with God. You do not try to keep it hidden because you know the only way to handle temptation is with the power of divine intervention.
You talk with your Heavenly Father throughout the day and share with Him the struggles that plague your thoughts.
As you share your concerns with God, you find a sense of relief. Your thoughts are turned toward His forgiveness and protection, rather than your own fears and failures.
As the presence of God causes your stress to subside and the chaos to calm, you identify and name your specific challenges.
When you talk things out with God, the issues that overwhelm you are broken down into manageable portions.
Thanks to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, you are given divine wisdom to know the right thing to do.
Knowing that Christ has liberated you from sin and fear, you are free to pursue your destiny with confidence and conviction.
“May the Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:26)
The peace of God serves as an umpire in your life. It is the ruling authority in all your decision-making processes.
You know that if you do not experience a supernatural sense of peace when assessing options, your inner umpire has called it a strike.
Rather than giving up, you wait patiently for the next opportunity to try a different approach. That way, when the next opportunity arises, you are on deck, ready to take another swing.
It may be difficult for you to describe this inner peace to others, since it is so deeply personal between you and your Creator.
While this peace is beyond human reasoning or logic, you are aware when it is present, and you rely on its direction.
As you continue your journey, with peace as your guide, you become more attuned to it. This sense of peace, given by God, is as keen as any of your physical senses.
You recognize and appreciate the peace of God because it is the single, most relevant source of direction that you know.
“May the Lord bless you and keep you.” (Numbers 6:24)
Being blessed by God, means you have been empowered to succeed.
The fear of failure may drift through your thoughts when you take on a project you feel inadequate to manage but knowing that you have been empowered to succeed by the Creator of the universe, you set aside your fears and face each challenge head-on.
Having been blessed by God, you see His supernatural power at work in all your efforts.
You realize that He is able and willing to make a success out of everything – even the things you thought were failures.
Empowered to succeed, you rise each day with a fresh enthusiasm to find your divine assignment and fulfill it to your best ability.
Sometimes your successes do not appear all that successful at first. There are times that your initial attempts at success may look a lot like failures.
But you live by faith, not by sight, so you do not view failure as the end, but rather, the beginning of a new approach.
“With our own eyes we saw Him work miracles and do terrifying things to our oppressors.” (Deuteronomy 6:22)
Assured that the Creator of the Universe is interested in what happens to those who are harmed by human injustices, you remain alert to any violation of basic human rights.
God promises to hand down a ruling which is just, bringing integrity where there was once corruption; and equality where there was once disparity.
You know that you are called to speak for those who have no voice. You feel impassioned to stand up for those who are crippled by prejudice and inequity.
Like Jesus, you reject any ideology which promotes bigotry or derision.
You often cry out to God about this particular aspect of the human condition. You pursue all peaceful paths available to you in order to eliminate its ugly presence in society.
In answer to your passionate prayers, the Commander of Angel Armies, is empowering other individuals who will help you advance your cause and shed light on the social injustices which have plagued society for centuries.
No human will be able to stand against His plan. Justice will be served, and honor will be given where honor is due.
“Don’t store treasures for yourselves here on earth. Moths and rust will destroy earthly treasure; thieves can break in a steal them.”(Matthew 6:19)
Your life is much too valuable to waste time worrying about the accumulation of wealth. God has promised to take care of your needs as you take care of His.
The value of your life is very precious. God designed you in a unique way so as to provide you with the proper skills and experience you would need with which to accomplish the assignments He selected just for you.
Significance and personal value comes from pursuing your purpose in the Kingdom. You are passionate about sharing the grace you have received and sharing the good news of hope carries its own reward.
You find the true value of life from a spiritual perspective. You know that life is more important than mere possessions. The true value of life far exceeds things which can only be measured by human currency…
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