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Know Your Worth!!!

Author, Nicole L. Ross1 Comment

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Do you know just how precious you are?  Do you know how valuable you are?  If you had to give a dollar amount to how much you are worth, could you do it?  I started off asking these questions because so many people do not know the answer.  Why is that?  If you don’t know your own worth and value, then don’t expect someone else to calculate it for you.  I am here today to tell you that you should always know your worth.  The key to truly living life to the fullest is coming into the knowledge of understanding how valuable you are.  Think for a moment about this, if you were a prince or princess (such as Prince Harry or his mom Princess Diana).  How would the way you live your life be different?  You would probably walk around with your head a little bit higher.  You would have a bit more self-confidence. And I’m sure there are certain things you wouldn’t stand for or allow to happen to you or around you.  Now, what if I told you that you are royalty.  As a child of the most High God, you are a royal priesthood because your Heavenly Father is the King of Kings.  Your worth comes from God, so to answer the questions I started off with would mean that you are priceless.   That’s right, priceless.  There is no amount of money or things that could ever be sufficient to describe your value.  And to top that off, no matter what has happened in your past or present and whatever happens in your future, you will never lose your value.  Isn’t that amazing.  God is not like man that He should lie, so if He said it in His word than that settles it.  No going back.  Now that you have this piece of inside information, I want you to act like it.

Surround yourself with people who know your worth.  I remember something my pastor once said that really touched on a situation I had been dealing with.  She said we should be around people who are concerned with our soul.  It seems like that is common sense and something I can say I already knew but when she said it, it’s like a light bulb just went off in my head.  If the people who are around you are not concerned about you mind, body and spirit then you don’t want to be connected to them.  Sometimes it can be hard to tell who these people are.  Pray and ask God to help you discern who is for you all the way around, and He will reveal those individuals.  If you’re anything like me, it really doesn’t take being around a lot of people to make me happy.  I enjoy it more when there are only a few real folks around me who can appreciate me for exactly who I am.

Please let this article serve as a reminder.  A lot of times we say we know our worth and “act” strong, then as soon as the enemy sends someone to tear us down we allow them to do just that.  When you know your worth, no one can come along and try to make you feel worthless.  Remember, your value does not decrease based on someone else’s inability to see your worth.  Your worth is determined by God.  He has the final say and He has already declared in His word who you are to Him and that’s really all that matters.  #iDeclare #knowyourworth

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Prayer:

Father God, in the name of Jesus.  I thank you for teaching me who I am according to Your word.  Please God help me to know my worth.  I decree and declare that I am a royal priesthood.  I am royalty and I will operate as such every day of my life.  I will not allow the enemy to come and make me forget or doubt who I am in Christ Jesus.  Thank you Jesus for connecting me with people who are concerned about me as a whole, mind body and spirit.  Please help me to discern who is not, so I can remove them from my life.  In Jesus name, Amen.

 

Scripture References:

1 Peter 2:9 KJV “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:”

Deuteronomy 28:13 KJV “And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:”

Numbers 23:19 NLT “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?”

Humility

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Humility

What does it mean to be humble?  This is a word I have read a lot about, mostly in the bible and I have come to learn that humility is not something that comes natural.  It is something we should desire, just like wisdom but not something we are expected to know on our own.  The reason I say this is because so often we are taught differently.  Women are taught to be independent and know how to take care of themselves.  Men are taught to be the breadwinner and provide for his family.  Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance is a direct contradiction to what has just been described.  Or is it?  Do you believe it is possible to be humble, yet still take care of business at the same time?  People who aren’t humble are prideful.  Pride in my opinion is another form of insecurity.  It’s a mask people tend to hide behind when they can’t handle their reality or as I like to call it, the truth.  They are constantly talking about themselves, bragging and often considered to be conceited and stuck-up.  I’ve been around people who are like this and in spite of all they have accomplished, their personality seems to make me think very little of them.  I am a person who feels like your deeds and actions should speak for themselves.  You should not think it is necessary to tell people your list of accomplishments when they first meet you.  I applaud hard work and strongly believe that it will be rewarded in the end, but let your reward speak for you.  Once you talk about it all the time and feel the need to tell everyone, I begin to question your motive behind it all in the first place.  Were you only doing it so you would have something to boast about?  If that’s the case, all of what you are talking about will be very short-lived.

To be humble is something that requires effort.  You have to make a decision to not get the “big head”.  Decide that you will work hard, you will succeed, but you will never forget where you came from.  I always say no matter what new endeavor you pursue, never despise small beginnings. If you start small, it will be a constant reminder of where you came from and how far this journey has brought you.  Not only that, it will show you just how far you can still go.  When you are humble, you have an innate ability to always strive for greatness, which leads me to believe that continued success is inevitable.

The true and undying power of mankind, that’s you and me, is found in submission.  Submission to who you might ask?  Submission to God.  No matter what your social status, pay grade, or job title you must always be willing to submit yourself to the will of God for your life.  You should wake up every morning asking God what His will is.  Many times we tell God what we want to do and that is backwards.  Before Jesus went to the cross, He prayed and said not my will God but Your will be done.  He humbled Himself to the will of the Father for us.  In His short 33 years of walking this earth Jesus was the ultimate example of what it means to be humble.  Allow our Lord and Savior to be your guide as you live a life of humility.  Please do not misunderstand what I am saying.  I truly, truly, truly believe that hard work deserves acknowledgement but don’t do it for the acknowledgement.  Examine your motives.  Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.  It is a character trait we must make a decision to have.    #iDeclare #humility

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Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank you God for this day.  Please God help me to be humble myself every day.  Forgive me for times when I have operated in a prideful spirit.  I decree and declare that humility will be a part of my character for the rest of my life.  My boast will be in Jesus Christ alone.  Thank you Jesus for being the ultimate example.  In Jesus name, Amen.

Scripture Reference:

Proverbs 11:2 NIV “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”

Luke 14:11 NLT “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

James 4:10 NLT “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.”

Back to the Basics…

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            We are now in the year 2013 and things have changed so much over the past two decades.  Technology has most certainly advanced and the way we go about our everyday life has just been transformed all together.  Right now, for a brief moment, I want to go back to the basics.  Not knocking technology because I think it is great to advance and move forward.  Certain things however, seem to have gotten away from us.  I can remember as a child not having to worry about issues such as obesity.  We played outside literally all day long.  Our parents would have to make us come inside in the evening time.  Now, children, teenagers and even adults are on the computer all the time or playing video games.  They have no concept of what it means to go out and play.  Another issue I’ve noticed and seems to get worse all the time is a matter of respect.  There was a time in my life where I could never imagine anyone asking for something and not saying please or thank you.  Unfortunately, that is not the case in today’s society.    People just seem to feel as though they are entitled and that the world owes them something.  It is sad because first of all, that is not true.  No one owes you anything.  Secondly, whatever happened to the golden rule?  You treat others as you would want to be treated.  Self-reflection is a good measuring tool.  Always consider how you would feel if another person acted the way you act.  Would you be happy with their behavior or would it make you angry.  If it makes you angry then that means that something is wrong.

As adults, we should be role models.  Not only teaching those younger than us proper conduct through our words, but by exemplifying proper conduct in our actions.  It is a known fact that our children will mimic us whether our actions are good or bad.  The same is true of grown-ups.  We should model good behavior by doing kind things for others.  And not allow the actions of other people to cause us to distort the example that we set.  What I mean is, if someone else is being rude or mean instead of copying their behavior you set the example and behave in a manner that is more becoming.

Manners are in our heart.  Interpersonal skills such as listening, opening doors, saying please, thank you, you’re welcome, and sharing with others reveal the good manners in our heart.  These also correspond with the fruits of the spirit.  Manners cost nothing and are priceless.  True indeed, we all have super busy lives, but there is always time for courtesy.  Be polite, say hello, offer help, smile, pay a compliment and use please and thank you.  We have to get back to the basics, so we can be the example that Jesus Christ wants us to be.   #iDeclare #backtothebasics

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Prayer:

Father God in the name of Jesus, I thank you for taking me back to the basics.  I repent and ask for your forgiveness in times when I have not displayed pleasant behavior.  I decree and declare that I will operate in love at all times.  I will say please and thank you.  I will be a good example for others.  And I will not allow the behavior of others to prevent me from doing so.  I will purpose in my heart to be the example that Jesus wants me to be.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

Scripture:

Luke 6:31 NIV “Do to others as you would have them do to you”

Galatians 5:22-23 NLT “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”