Valuable

I am a number person.  I practice division in my head with license plate numbers.  I count steps as I walk.  I count the bunnies who scurry out of my way as I run.  I stand on the scale every morning.  I keep track of my running times and distances with my GPS watch.  I pay attention to the number of likes my blog entries get on Facebook.  I let numbers determine my value and how I feel about myself.  Ridiculous! 

God has given me a gift...the ability to see value and potential in people and to encourage them.  Why is it so hard for me to see my own value and potential?  Because the enemy wants to shut me down.  If I am convinced that I am worthless, I withdraw from people and the light of Jesus in me is never seen.  Pretty good tactic, except I'm on to it now!  I'm aware and watching and fighting the lies of the enemy with the truth of God's Word.

I cannot allow numbers, or people, or myself to define my worth.  The bottom line is that I am valuable regardless of any numbers!  God sent His only Son to die for ME!  That means I'm priceless to Him!